Bongo Fury

Help just bought bongo had it 6 days been on a run and the hold light came on what is this? i switched off then restarted and it went off later on the same day it came on again i did the same and it cleared I need to know what this means please, I got three months warranty on engine and gearbox so I would like to Know before I go back to the dealer
THANKS
Tony

Welcome to the madhouse - don't forget to put your location in your profile, cos' it helps us to help you (local help).
Are you sure you're not just catching the "Hold" button on the gear lever - very common amongst new users

I agree, make sure you haven't knocked the hold button, enjoy your Bongo

Its only a problem if the Hold Light flashes.

Assuming its not, all is well.


Warm welcome.

mikexgough wrote:I agree, make sure you haven't knocked the hold button, enjoy your Bongo

THANKS
Tony

I was always knocking it on in the early days. Usuall by pressing my arm accidentally against it while reaching past the gear lever into the centre cubby

mister munkey wrote:Its only a problem if the Hold Light flashes.

Assuming its not, all is well.


Warm welcome.

THANKS
Tony

welcome to the forum and to ownership.

Welcome aboard Carr, agree with Mr M, if it flashes is is a diagnostic code, if not probalby doing what we all did.

mikeonb4c wrote:I was always knocking it on in the early days. Usuall by pressing my arm accidentally against it while reaching past the gear lever into the centre cubby

Same here mike for the first few weeks of ownership...I was convinced there was an intermittent fault till i realized what i was inadvertantly doing....

mister munkey wrote:Its only a problem if the Hold Light flashes.

Assuming its not, all is well.


Warm welcome.

HI THERE, JUST BOUGHT MY 1ST BONGO ABOUT 3 WKS AGO. LOVE IT!!!
MY HOLD LIGHT WAS FLASHING THE OTHER DAY BUT HAS STOPPED NOW.
WOT DOES THIS MEAN????

LEEANGE wrote:

mister munkey wrote:Its only a problem if the Hold Light flashes.

Assuming its not, all is well.


Warm welcome.

HI THERE, JUST BOUGHT MY 1ST BONGO ABOUT 3 WKS AGO. LOVE IT!!!
MY HOLD LIGHT WAS FLASHING THE OTHER DAY BUT HAS STOPPED NOW.
WOT DOES THIS MEAN????

Needs watching very carefully. Is it under guarantee?

Oh and welcome!

Leeange,
You may still have a fault code stored in the computer even though the hold light has stopped flashing. I would recommend following the fault code fact sheet directions in the members area to see if you get a fault code. If so, you should be able to get it taken care of under warranty. Flashing holds are often caused by sticking solenoids in the trans. Best to try to get the code as soon as possible,

Now I'm worried!

I had a stuck HOLD the other day. I'm pretty sure I hadn't hit the button, and hitting the button didn't clear it. It stayed on for about 10 minutes, then went off. A little later it flashed and the rev counter kept cutting in and out for a few minutes. The engine was running normally and there was no apparent loss of power or anything else to indicate a serious problem. The rest of the way home (another 40 miles or so) she ran perfectly. As she did the next day.

Given that she's well out of warranty, what sort of things COULD it have been?

johnd2000 wrote:Now I'm worried!

I had a stuck HOLD the other day. I'm pretty sure I hadn't hit the button, and hitting the button didn't clear it. It stayed on for about 10 minutes, then went off. A little later it flashed and the rev counter kept cutting in and out for a few minutes. The engine was running normally and there was no apparent loss of power or anything else to indicate a serious problem. The rest of the way home (another 40 miles or so) she ran perfectly. As she did the next day.

Given that she's well out of warranty, what sort of things COULD it have been?

Have a look at this thread http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... er#p220524