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by 321Away
Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Rear FOGS
Replies: 3
Views: 781

Re: Rear FOGS

The fog light is fitted for the mot as its a UK requirement.

The wiring loom behind the blank is if you have low level 'boy racer' front fog lights fitted.

Julian
by 321Away
Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: When did Bongos come with airbags?
Replies: 15
Views: 2406

Re: When did Bongos come with airbags?

The 95's rarely have airbags as they were optional, drivers were fitted standard in 97 and the twins in 98.

julian
by 321Away
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:35 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Please help overheating
Replies: 9
Views: 1370

Re: Please help overheating

agree with above posts, kettle test the rad and check results, and for a quick 'fix' just to check, remove the stat altogether, bleeding bongo's is a fine art.

Julian
by 321Away
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Head Gasket
Replies: 30
Views: 4104

Re: Head Gasket

Personally i'd try check the cooling system first and make sure that your rad is flowing ok, i've seen lots of bongo's that boil up and act like a head gasket, we've had several brought in for work by the AA and the likes that have failed the dye test and its been nothing more than a blocked rad. A ...
by 321Away
Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Voltages at fan / Resistor
Replies: 13
Views: 1770

Re: Resistor

oops just re-read your post, the bridge wire was why your air con only works on position 1.

The fuse for the fan is in the box next to thge blower unit and is the 1 next to add fan.

have seen the contacts on the selector dial coroded and just need a good clean.

julian
by 321Away
Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Voltages at fan / Resistor
Replies: 13
Views: 1770

Re: Resistor

AC will only come on with fan in position 1 so thats normal.

have you checked the fuses under the bonnet? or put a meter on the fan plug to see if there is a voltage? also try spinning the fan motor by hand to make sure its free.

Julian
by 321Away
Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Glowplug light back on
Replies: 8
Views: 1117

Re: Glowplug light back on

seen lots of cars do this? never given it a thought as light goes out after a few seconds and doesnt affect running, thought maybe it was to do with it being cold and the glow plugs being powered try and improve combustion at lower temps?

Julian
by 321Away
Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: glowplugs and fuses
Replies: 12
Views: 1898

Re: glowplugs and fuses

sounds like you've killed the immobliser side of the alarm, did you have the system fitted? give the original installer a call to see if they can do anything for you. An auto electrician could bypass the immmobiliser quite easily but still retain the alarm side of things, maybe call your local mobil...
by 321Away
Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Leisure Battery Health
Replies: 4
Views: 1259

Re: Leisure Battery Health

The supply current is in relation to the demand, if you have nothing running then the leisure battery will only draw a minimnal current. Inverters by design do draw a fair amount of power. What was the voltage before you turned on the inverter? A 70 amp relay is capable of conducting a constant 70am...
by 321Away
Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: glowplugs and fuses
Replies: 12
Views: 1898

Re: glowplugs and fuses

its possible could have damaged the immobiliser circuit in the alarm, if your kinda handy with electrics then its not impossible to bypass, any auto electrician should be able to do it in 5 mins. Is it an alarm or immobiliser? do you have a model number?(does it lock/unlock the doors?) alarms do, im...
by 321Away
Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Radio Ga Ga
Replies: 23
Views: 4157

Re: Radio Ga Ga

Head units generally come in either single DIN (180 x 50 mm panel) or double DIN (180 x 100 mm panel) size. The depth is not standardized. The US standard for a DIN radio is 2" x 7" and the Double DIN sized radio is a 4" x 7". Almost all manufacturers conform to the standard so s...
by 321Away
Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: glowplugs and fuses
Replies: 12
Views: 1898

Re: glowplugs and fuses

sounds like the immobliser circuit as they 'cut' the starter and 'ignition' circuit, what brand do you have fitted? is the immobiliser working as it should? ie flashing lights etc? momentary contacts with battery power cause 'spikes', which some immobilisers dont like and kills them :( If you hadn't...
by 321Away
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Radio Ga Ga
Replies: 23
Views: 4157

Re: Radio Ga Ga

Dash hole is a standard double din, you can get units from any decent supplier, not Halfrauds, they're worse than useless! Lots of fairly decent suppliers on Fleabay, dont always be put off by them being abroad, just be aware you run the risk of having import tax added.

Julian
by 321Away
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: instructions for fitting speedo chip needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1664

Re: instructions for fitting speedo chip needed

no ones answered how or where in the vehicle? take out your clocks, 4 screws for the surround, 4 for the clocks, on the back of the speedo itself you'll find 3 of the connections, using small ring crimps (soldering isnt nencessary) and from the earlier posted link, crimp, the red,black and grey, rem...
by 321Away
Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:26 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wiring Car Stereo To Leisure Battery Help Needed Please
Replies: 10
Views: 3669

Re: Wiring Car Stereo To Leisure Battery Help Needed Please

what alarm do you have? most have a control output wire that can be ued to ativate a module etc, unless you have a cheap alarm with the simple relay immobiliser then dont touch the immobiliser control bus wire as you'll have a good chance of ruining your whole setup. Check your alarms install manual...

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