Bongo Fury

Hiya , does anyone know of a bongo mechanic local to Gravesend ? My hold light is flashing GRRR

Might be worth trying to read the error code yourself details here http://www.philmcfadden.co.uk/MazdaDiagnosticBox.htm
There is also a Factsheet if your a club member here http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... dlight.pdf

Its fault code 61 ?

Well from the first site that is your 2nd to 3rd shift solenoid valve of the automatic transmission, time to see a transmission specialist perhaps, maybe Alacrity on the Forum here can also make a suggestion as he is a such a specialist

Thanks , done trans code with hold light flashing ,tried to do engine codes but blew fuse for glow plug in car . Do I need an LED to get codes ?
Garage done codes last year 61 47 77 . 77 is immobiliser but we havent one on bongo 4WD.
Cheers guys

You might be able to read it with a meter, but they tend to sample the readings and it can be difficult in some cases to tell between long and short pulses. An LED or low power bulb is best.

Thanks , if I put jumper wire on C and V pins would the code flash via the hold light ?
Also the hold light flashes one second on one second off ,when in safety mode .

The Pins C & V are connected for the ENGINE Diaganostics. With the LED between D and A pins, watch the polarity an LED will only light one way round.
After 1999 the Glowplug light on the dashboard also flashed the code sequence, only for diesels however!
The Pins M & V are connected for the TRANSMISSION Diagnostics. With the LED between F and A pins.
Also the HOLD light MAY flash but it depends on the year and model .....

apart from the code, what does the vehicle do when it drives?? as said before only 61 is a relevant code, so does it have problems changing from 2nd to 3rd? if so its just a solenoid pack (tho not cheap cheap, its lot less than gearbox rebuild)

Julian

I have no a pin.diagnostic port says h381 m and e jumper wire for trans codes.1996 Mazda bongo 4wd turbo desiel.all gears changes up and down are smooth.used to drop down gear from 5th on motorway ,go saftey mode 1flash on 1off.turn engine off,wait then start but still stuck in same gear,wait 10mins can drive 300miles say.but now not droping out of gear .drive for 30 mins say ,leave engine running go to shop,then get no drive ,low gears and reverse work fine.wait 20 mins then fine again.I changed gearbox oil no metal bit in sump.cleaned banjo,new fuel filter has not helped.thanks for your feedback,not very good at writing misses away.

Anybody want my bongo for spares

Hi guys.

I am having a 'Hold light' problem which is similar to what is described here. I'm not able to change from 3rd to 4th, and the engine is running somewhat hot (up to 97 degrees yesterday), especially uphill. There is sufficient coolant in the radiator.

At the moment I am in Ilkley, and have tried phoning Adrian at Japan Direct, but no answer.
We are on holiday, but I am happy to travel to get this seen to.

Does anyone know of any Bongo repair places in Yorkshire, or for that matter Lancashire or Northumberland?

Cheers for now,

Leon

These guys work in Bongo's

Autosafe Clifton
Unit 1, The Granary
Wigginton Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO32 2RH
By Phone
01904 691284

llitvack wrote:Hi guys.

I am having a 'Hold light' problem which is similar to what is described here. I'm not able to change from 3rd to 4th, and the engine is running somewhat hot (up to 97 degrees yesterday), especially uphill. There is sufficient coolant in the radiator.

At the moment I am in Ilkley, and have tried phoning Adrian at Japan Direct, but no answer.
We are on holiday, but I am happy to travel to get this seen to.

Does anyone know of any Bongo repair places in Yorkshire, or for that matter Lancashire or Northumberland?

Cheers for now,

Leon

i have sent you a personal message.

Many, many thanks to Northern Bongolow & his family for rescuing us today! People like you make it a joy to own a Bongo & to be part of this fraternity/sorority!
Good wishes from Leon