Bongo Fury

How long is your SB supposed to last, we've had our Bongo just over three years now and having just returned home from a very nice long weekend away I've had to put it on charge for the last 24 hrs as it was only showing 10.6v on my meter:?:
It was either replaced in Japan or is the original as it's covered in Japanese writing I've never had an issue with starting so just curious for now finger's crossed

I am amazed it started with a standing voltage of 10.6v Your sure your meter is well?

Ooooop's I meant 11.6v, should of read my initial post

Erm we've had Mr Miagge for just about a year now and it came with it's original battery - still got and it and it's going strong.

Can't say how long it will last - the only suggestion is to find a battery expert with no vested interest in selling you a replacement!

dandemann8 wrote:Ooooop's I meant 11.6v, should of read my initial post

Hi,
11.6v is quite normal if you are starting the vehicle with the glow plugs activated.

Cheers..

teenmal wrote:

dandemann8 wrote:Ooooop's I meant 11.6v, should of read my initial post

Hi,
11.6v is quite normal if you are starting the vehicle with the glow plugs activated.

Cheers..

I hope it ain't got glow plugs its a V6

If the 11.6 was the standing voltage with nothing on then that is flat, flat, flat. Very close to zero percent capacity. Unless you have a smart charger with around 10 amp output you will need at least 48 hours charge to get it back to it's best.

Duncan, I take it the battery has markings like or similar too - 75D26L on it somewhere?
That is the Japanese JIS number kind of like the 068/249 DIN number the EU use.

I was told many years back that most car batteries had a useful life of around 6 yrs with every day use, not sure if that still stands, i assume you've checked the electrolite levels if possible, i also assume sealed batteries must have a vent on them so could also loose fluid through evaporation.


someone with more knowledge than myself will be along soon