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Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:24 pm
by Bob
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:20 pm
by 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.
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:08 am
by helen&tony
Hi
WHOOPEE!!!...now you can get it done in your own time and space!!!
Cheers
Helen
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:05 am
by jimmo62
helen&tony wrote: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?
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:09 am
by jimmo62
markoos wrote: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
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:50 pm
by 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
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:55 pm
by Bob
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:56 pm
by Gasy
Nice one
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:57 pm
by Simon Jones
Phew
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:07 am
by Mark.T
Glad to hear it's back home and healthy again
Re: V6 Self-inflicted Misery in Southern Spain!!
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:20 am
by mikeonb4c
Excellent. Now you can move on.......literally!
