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by Alacrity
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: No keys!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1409

Re: No keys!!

Thanks for that. Just found this:- So far, so good, The ever helpful Ian has sent me the members only info required for getting in and also that the key number is on the barrel Could someone please tell me if it is in full view or whether the old lock has to be removed to find the number. The poor B...
by Alacrity
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Request for advice on automatic transmission on V6
Replies: 22
Views: 3633

Re: Request for advice on automatic transmission on V6

I have owned two Bongo diesels & they both clonked into 2nd - worse when cold. I have driven others here at work & most have been the same. Not sure if they all do it from new, clearly most we see have had a previous life. Bumply shifts can be difficult to cure, & can be caused by pressu...
by Alacrity
Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Transmission "clunk"
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

Re: Transmission "clunk"

Could be any of the above or the transfer box if the chain has stretched
by Alacrity
Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: 2.5 Auto diesel....idling in "D" for long periods
Replies: 42
Views: 5687

Re: 2.5 Auto diesel....idling in "D" for long periods

In my book leaving any automatic vehicle unattended in gear is to be avoided & the advantages gained are questionable. Dandywarhol has explained perfectly the difference between P,N & D. Personally I tend to put my automatics (especially my diesel Bongo as it idles smoother) into N when stan...
by Alacrity
Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Stalling - how can that be, it's automatic?
Replies: 20
Views: 6524

Re: Stalling - how can that be, it's automatic?

The transmission can stall the engine if there is a problem with the torque converter lock-up clutch operation. If this happens it will be quite violent when you put it into gear, when pulling up it will be like coming to a halt in a manual vehicle without depressing the clutch. I have not experienc...
by Alacrity
Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: My Gear box will not behave
Replies: 12
Views: 1824

Re: My Gear box will not behave

Sounds to me like the transmission has gone into default or limp mode. The codes need reading to see why. If the hold light is flashing from the moment you start the engine then the trans ECU (computer) is seeing a permament electrical problem. The most common in my experience is TPS or solenoids. A...
by Alacrity
Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: No keys!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1409

No keys!!

1st post here ladies & gentlemen - & it's a drama! Sometime between getting in on Friday evening & saturday morning I managed to loose my one & only key for my Bongo. #-o It has now turned into a useless ornament on my drive. Does anyone know if it is possible to get a key when no or...

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