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by David Edwards
Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: SPEEDO CONVERTER CHIP
Replies: 8
Views: 2596

Having looked at the bumph with these chips it looks likje they convert it to show the distance recorded in miles, all well and good but... as the bongo at the moment records in kph how are we to explain to the mot tester or potential buyer that it has done so many kph previously and now it records ...
by David Edwards
Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AIR VENTS
Replies: 6
Views: 2136

Mmm could be nothing Sue, this weather at the moment is so warm there is little cold air to flow through the vents, you could try putting the air con on then push the button on the control until the air con stops, this will then be just vented air from outside, make sure the re circulation light is ...
by David Edwards
Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Cracked Head
Replies: 11
Views: 5041

Well Claire, the first thing you MUST do is return to the garage that did the original repair and inform them you are not happy and that the problem is still there and that you want it put right., Any repair has to be guaranteed even it is only for 6 months. If they do not rectify the problem then y...
by David Edwards
Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:21 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Water leak warning. Please read.
Replies: 13
Views: 7422

Right pipe sorted, what about that spare plug in connector am I the only one with a spare socket or what ?.Happy motoring.
by David Edwards
Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rear View Mirror
Replies: 6
Views: 2807

The mirror fell off the interior on the wifes mondeo this week, I used the stuff with the gauze, it is called car plan universal mirror fix, power bond. Brilliant stuff. Happy motoring. By the way learned a new song today it goes... Englands coming home, they're coming.. Englands coming home.Happy m...
by David Edwards
Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:41 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Misfire when cold
Replies: 5
Views: 2446

Well I would definitely start with the plugs, mine was similar and new plugs solved it, got to be worth a go. Happy motoring.
by David Edwards
Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Misfire when cold
Replies: 5
Views: 2446

Depends when you had it serviced last, it could just be simply dirty plugs, seems a common complaint, rough start then smooth when warm, is there smoke when you start from cold, another sign of dirty plugs. I am sure someone will, hopefully also suggest other possibilities but look for the simple th...
by David Edwards
Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:55 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AIR CONDITIONING MAN IN ESSEX AREA
Replies: 7
Views: 2411

This months car mechanics magazine carries an arcticle about air con and how to top up, what to look for re pressure failure etc. Happy motoring.
by David Edwards
Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Water leak warning. Please read.
Replies: 13
Views: 7422

Good point to pick up one this one, funny thing it is very similar in setup to that of the toyota spacecruiser, I had two before the bongo so the first thing I did was search the engine bay for pipes like this and clip them all up securely, I did get caught with the spacecruiser pipe bursting whilst...
by David Edwards
Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:30 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Central Locking
Replies: 6
Views: 2424

All done , what a fiddly little job, decided this morning, one last look at the loom between door and pillar, there it was a small orange wire in the centre of the bunch broken, joined it up..hey presto central locking restored, little voice " all systems restored" used a crimp join out of...
by David Edwards
Thu Jun 01, 2006 10:10 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Central Locking
Replies: 6
Views: 2424

Yep checked and it looks fine, suppose me next step is off with the door panel and see what its like inside, not looking forward to that sticky black stuff. Happy motoring.
by David Edwards
Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:11 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Central Locking
Replies: 6
Views: 2424

Central Locking

My fellow bongolians,,sometime today my central locking stopped working, the auto door close is still fine but central locking will not work off the key or via the door button inside. I have checked the fuses and they are fine, cannot see any probs with wires, I have lloked in search but it seems to...
by David Edwards
Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: Wales/Cymru
Topic: Welsh contingency roll call
Replies: 134
Views: 32931

Hi peeps, green flat top manual, A 20 D L E, Aberdare,,I think I was the first in the valleys 3 years ago to take the plunge and swap my Renault Espace for my Bongalow. Getting common now, might have to look for another rare people carrier,... as long as it still likes cooking oil that is. Happy mot...

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