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by NathM
Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: More speaker stuff.....sorry
Replies: 1
Views: 1275

Re: More speaker stuff.....sorry

Drivers Side is white, Green/Yellow
Passengers Orange Yellow/Red
by NathM
Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Central locking
Replies: 4
Views: 2025

Re: Central locking

'97 AFT, 2.5tdi, 2-wheel drive. Why does the central locking only work off the driver's door? Is it because A - it's supposed to?.. B - something's bust? C - the Cobra 4100 alarm/immobiliser is confusing the c/l system? D - a combination of the above? E - would I be better off disconnecting the Cob...
by NathM
Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Evans waterless engine coolants
Replies: 7
Views: 3553

Re: Evans waterless engine coolants

I've worked with waterless collant in the past and have seen bongos with it. It does in fact run slightly hotter than water, but doesnt expand as much so doesnt produce pressure, which in turn doesnt stress the cooling system reducing the chances of pipe ruptures due to over pressure etc There are 2...
by NathM
Mon Nov 28, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Cobra alarm
Replies: 6
Views: 3291

Re: Cobra alarm

its almost impossible to tie in directly to the bongos central locking system, the usual method is to add an aftermarket solenoid to control the drivers door lock, its possible this has become faulty hence the erratic control, the alarm beep when activating in standard form unless programmed it shou...
by NathM
Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Engine Warning Light 2002 2.0l
Replies: 27
Views: 7760

Re: Engine Warning Light 2002 2.0l

usually the lambda sensor (o2) heater coil failure
by NathM
Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Cobra alarm
Replies: 6
Views: 3291

Re: Cobra alarm

Whats wrong with it, Im a Cobra installer.
by NathM
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Does a facelift grille fit an older van
Replies: 4
Views: 2332

Re: Does a facelift grille fit an older van

I know Wade, the old owner of 321away was messing about with making a new grill fit an old car and it went to prototype, not sure if he finished the design tho?

Nath
by NathM
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Bongo Security
Replies: 34
Views: 38989

Re: Bongo Security

An old installers trick, was to swap the window stickers given to the customer, so if you had a Clifford fitted, he'd give you Toad stickers etc as different alarms prevent different attacks and just added a little confusion to the mix.

Nath
by NathM
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Non Starter
Replies: 16
Views: 4377

Re: Non Starter

Its possible, Ive seen a pack of 10 that are all duff, when it comes to components, always best to check before installation.

Nath
by NathM
Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: converting offside reversing light to fog
Replies: 12
Views: 3798

Re: converting offside reversing light to fog

Have to be careful as some (of the pickier!) mot testers, complain that it gives a 'pink' light!, and coating the bulb will usually lead to it burning the stuff off if switched on for a period

Nath
by NathM
Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: ALARM INDICATION
Replies: 5
Views: 2236

Re: ALARM INDICATION

I've seen bongo's do something similar , nth almsot hit it on the head, depending on the connection location, if the indicator stalk is in the 'indicate' position, only that side will work. Call up the installers they should happily come out and check it, and dont think just cos theyre a compnay, th...
by NathM
Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: diy central locking and electric window closer.
Replies: 5
Views: 2937

Re: diy central locking and electric window closer.

Going about it wrong, most vehicles have '1 touch' closing and thats the feature that you want your alarm to control, most of them use a bimetal switch to deactivate power when the windows closed (by overloading them), just throwing power into a relay to 'force' the windows is a recipe for disaster ...
by NathM
Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: stereo intallation
Replies: 6
Views: 3154

Re: stereo intallation

cheapest on Fleabay £3.47 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC2-10-4-MAZDA-XEDOS-1994-1998-ISO-STEREO-HEAD-UNIT-HARNESS-ADAPTOR-LEAD-/180917608288?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item2a1f879f60 Be aware most come with a ring terminal for ground which needs to be (male spade crimp) to...
by NathM
Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Wastegate Actuator Stuck Open
Replies: 23
Views: 9030

Re: Wastegate Actuator Stuck Open

You are correct in your assumption, The waste gate is a Pressure relief (safety)mechanism, it should only Open at a pre determined pressure. The wastegate on later models works in the opposite way to a normal unit, instead of opening to allow gases to bypass the impeller, these close to restrict fl...
by NathM
Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: rear gearbox sensor wire broken - can I get a replacement?
Replies: 4
Views: 1970

Re: rear gearbox sensor wire broken - can I get a replacemen

Its a magnetic pick up, if the wire is broken cant they just repair it?

Nath

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