V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!

[Bob]

Thank the Good Lord for that.

Much easier once Bongy's home, and a good recommendation for Britania.

[windywatson]

Great news at least you will be able to feel that your back in control of the situation now. Best of luck with the fix once its home.
Keep us posted.


cheers & good luck.

[helen&tony]

Hi
WHOOPEE!!!...now you can get it done in your own time and space!!!
Cheers
Helen

[jimmo62]

Hi
I agree, It's highly unlikely that anyone at the garage did anything but pump the tank out....MOST LIKELY with a siphon and a hand-pump . Personal feeling is that the problem is electrical and sheer coincidence Gut feeling: Alarm / immobiliser as they often cut power to obscure places...second would be a dodgy earth...but...if the garage has been trying hard, I suspect it's something in plain sight that's just been overlooked.
Is the fuel getting through properly after the tank has been emptied?
Cheers
Helen

Alarm problem is a good call if one is fitted - they may have disconnected the battery as a safety precaution before draining the fuel and that may have upset the alarm perhaps?

[jimmo62]

Thank you all so much for your replies, Simon you are a star, if i have to return to get the Bongo, i will take you up on your kind offer of the parts on loan.

I checked all the fuses, as many electrical connections i could see, i could find the crank position sensor so the picture is a great help.

I completely removed the immobiliser wiring and disconnected and reconnected the battery.

I have searched the forum and the members section, i cannot find a wiring diagram for V6, and if anyone has one it would be most appreciated.

I didn’t check to see if i have a cranked earth elsewhere, can anyone advise on what that circuit looks like? i.e. earth point to ecu? to crank position sensor? to injectors? to coil pack etc.?

I still haven’t heard back from the insurance company regarding the repatriation of the car, i just want it back so i can get on with fixing it, funny how much you miss a Bongo when you don’t have it! lol.

Thanks again all, you help is very appreciated

Mark

Wiring diagram for the ignition circuits is here courtesy of Geoff g8dhe
http://www.g8dhe.net/bwm/bwmanualp.htm?1995/Page_42

Ignition coil connects at B4-04

[markoos]

Hi All - By way of an update

The Bongo made it home safe and sound on a transported back to ADS in Bristol, final diagnosis was a failed ECU, i am unsure if this was a unlucky coincidence or due to, as a suspected the recovery driver leaving the ignition on all night.

Either way, glad it’s all fixed and back home, many thanks for your comments, support and supplied information, you are a great bunch. I also cannot recommend Britannia Recovery enough for the 5 star services in getting us and the Bongo home and Adam at ADS in Bristol for a 1st class service, as always.

Thanks again Mark

[Bob]

Splendid news, thanks for updating us.

[Gasy]

Nice one

[Simon Jones]

Phew

[Mark.T]

Glad to hear it's back home and healthy again

[mikeonb4c]

Excellent. Now you can move on.......literally!