HELLPPPP!!!! Won't start. And wedding Friday

[samuel]

Tried to start the Bongo. Engine turns beautifully but won't fire up.

Changed the glo-plugs recently and keep meaning to change the glo-plug relay as it still misfires a bit on start up.

Does glo-plug failure contribute to it not starting at all?

Or anybody any other ideas?

The fuel tank is showing a quarter full.

We're off to Paul and Sue's Bongo wedding on Friday!!!

Elpp!! Pleeze!

[mikeonb4c]

Well I reckon you'll have to search on here for how to test voltage supply to the relay and the nget the multimeter out. If that (and glowlugs) is fine then move on to fuel system stuff like banjo filter etc.

Anyone else able to add to that? Good luck

[dandywarhol]

Did you fit decent branded glow plugs?

[francophile1947]

As Mike says, check power to the glow plugs. An easy way is to just disconnect the wire from the bar and use a bulb to bridge the circuit - with the ignition on
It has been rather cold lately, so it might be worth charging your battery, for extra boost.

[Nevets]

Hi tim nice to see you on here allbeit on desperate terms
have you tried a test light or multimeter on the glow plug wire/rail when the ign switched on?
does the glow light come on?
tried any of the dredded easy start that may rule out glow plug or power to them?

have you tried pumping the fuel filter primer to purge any air out?(top of filter)

got any breakdown cover????

Can they wait to get married in august when I'm down yr way again??

Cheers and hope you get sorted Steve

[samuel]

Thanks for the support and tips guys.

Will do as suggested tomorrow.

Incidentally where is the glo-plug relay?

[scanner]

have you tried pumping the fuel filter primer to purge any air out?(top of filter)

Not all Bongos have one...............

[Bob]

Don't know where exaxtly it's located, but you can normally hear it 'Clunk' on and off.

Good luck Tim, see you there.

[Doone]

Tim you have a pm from Allan, which should solve the problem.

[madmanwayne]

dunno if this will help but my relay is located on the inner wing behind the main battery on the drivers side! SGL3 95(n) is what bongo i have good luck

[Bob]

Tim, I'll PM, but if you can get a lift up I'll bring a spare tent.

[samuel]

Allan

I will do the checks you have described.

Wayne

I'll check the location you describe.

Bob

We're still coming if the Bongo doesn't work. In my T4 works van!! Eeek!! Thank you for your offer.

Tim

[Bob]

T4 Welcome 'cos you think Bongo.

[missfixit70]

Check the fuel solenoid is getting voltage & opening too, can't have you turning up in a VW

[not so old]

I am no technie, but wanted to say I hope you can get sorted in time and I have my fingers crossed for you. No doubt the guys into technie will sort you out though