Converting manual heating controls to digital if possible

[hoppy]

Hello every one i have been reading alot the past couple of weeks on this web site. I purchased my bongo on saturday and it is great. I have one issue which is the heater controls have all been warn off so very hard to see what is what. I have found some digital ones on ebay and was wondering if any one has ever made the switch and if it works,any help would be great. Thanks.

[francophile1947]

No idea, but I don't think it would be easy. The digital one must have various sensors to detect the temperature and effect the automatic temperature variations - be interesting to see what the actual answer is
BTW, welcome to the madhouse

[missfixit70]

It'd be a nightmare to do, as you'd have to fit actuators & wiring etc, lots have asked, all have walked away (AFAIK) this FAQ gives you all the links to look at so you can try & work out what'd be needed - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 43&t=28727

[mister munkey]

Easiest way -

Jack up number plates - insert new Bongo.

[mikeonb4c]

Welcome hoppy. Being honest, I think the manual controls - whilst less sexy - have the advantage of being simpler and thus less likely to play up in an ageing Bongo. Also, it isnt a big deal at all (an advantage really in many ways) to have manual controls for adjusting the climate to what you want. I doubt there's huge demand for these manual controls when Bongos are being broken so you should be able to pick up a replacement set in reasonable condition for not much spondooliks. BF Members ebygum32 and tonic are both breaking Bongos at present and might be able to sell you something.

[hoppy]

Thanks for all the info by the sounds of it i need to stick to the manual control unit and just try and find a better one. Although i will have to look a bit more in to it, seen as it has not been done before. I will let you all know in the future if i have ever succeeded lol. Cheers PS im shaw there will be lots more questions as i am new to the bongo world.