bongo won't start: then it does?

xpanse0 · Post by **xpanse0** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:57 pm

Hello. Just wondering if anyone can help me. I picked up a long awaited bongo from southampton 2 days ago and already I can't start it.

When I turn the key, I wait for the orange light to go and then try to start the car. One of two things happen. It either starts with no trace of a problem, or, it doesn't start at all; just one solitary clicking noise. PLEASE HELP ME, have I just wasted a whole load of money????

Thank you in advance.

Steve E

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:59 pm

Sounds like a starter soleniod problem xspanse0

Ginge · Post by **Ginge** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:22 am

Maybe teaching granny to suck eggs here, BUT ensure gear lever is correctly in park position, your symptoms happen with my Bongo at times and a waggle of the gear lever in and out of park usually does the trick. Hope this is of some help.

xpanse0 · Post by **xpanse0** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:41 pm

how much will it cost to fix

Veg_Ian · Post by **Veg_Ian** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:33 pm

Could be as simple as requiring a clean and maybe new brushes/contacts. Take it to an auto-electrician for a quote. Cheaper than a new or recon unit.