Basic questions from a bongo newbie (and defo non-techie)

[johngabriel]

I reckon you lot might just be able to answer these questions about a 1995 Bongo with a 321 Away rear conversion, ...so here goes!

• what fuses do I use for the kitchen unit & how do I get them

• has anybody got a diagram of the rear conversion used by 321 Away in 2003

• how do I know if the leisure battery is charging from the car battery

• can anybody help fix my fuel gauge using the cheap, simple(!) method described rather than me coughing up for new sensors (if that is what it needs)

• I need to take a baby on a trip using the front seat, I see no sign of an airbag passenger side - but how would I know anyway?

Apart from these wee worries I'm enjoying my bongo life so far. Hope you guys can suggest answers to the above!

[Darkstar]

Should be able to tell if the Leisure battery is charging by using a multimeter (engine not running should be about 11 -12v someone may be able to tell you more accurately) engine revving should be around 13 -14v i think.
Fuel gauge is usually a poor earth link, you should be able to find a cover under the carpet behind drivers seat somewhere and add new earth wire, not had the problem myself so others will point you into other directions to other possible solutions.

I don't think all early Bongos had passenger air bags, normally says on passenger side dash "SRS" and on mine you can see a squarish shape and i think there is normally a switch at side of dash when passenger door is open to switch airbag off using the ignition key.

sorry cant make any suggestion on the other questions.


You'll always have worries, but be sure in the knowledge there are always people willing to help on this forum, and from the others I'm a member of (not just bongo ones) this is the most active.

[johngabriel]

thanks darkstar, i think you must be right about the passenger airbag, no symbol, or squarish shape. As for the fuel gauge i have no tech knowledge at all so what seems very basic to most of you is baffling to me, I've read the various postings about it but fear to have a go. At least i can go and buy a cheap multimeter at tesco though!

[kentait]

hi there,
there is plenty info on how to fix the fuel gauge on this site, just search fuel gauge.
it's normally a bad earth, which can be fixed be earthing the outside of the fuel tank to good metal using a simple wire and suitable connections.

regards, ken

[johngabriel]

OK Ken, maybe I can take the plunge and try to do it myself, ta

[Darkstar]

Hi again,

if you put your location in your profile, you might find someone in your area who may be able to pop round and assist,

don't worry about being a non techie, everyone starts somewhere.

[winchman]

Fuel gauge is easy, if the forum fix doesnt solve it I have a good sender in the garage

[johngabriel]

Thanks darkstar for the suggestion, I am in mid wales at the moment, and thanks winchman, I may be passing by St Helens near the end of Sept, if I'm not fixed by then