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by TheHillsAreCalling
Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Glowplug light flashing - daft codes
Replies: 2
Views: 873

Re: Glowplug light flashing - daft codes

You don't say what year vehicle, some time after 1999 they switched to 4-digit codes not 2-digit ones, you need to read them the same way, but as 4 individual digits as opposed to a 10's and 1's. She's 2001 so that's it. Turns out the 4-digit code is 0115 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfun...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Glowplug light flashing - daft codes
Replies: 2
Views: 873

Glowplug light flashing - daft codes

Hi all, Once warm, our diesel Bongo goes into limp mode with glowplug flashing. We connected the jumper to the diagnostic port and read the ECU codes from the glowplug light but they don't make sense when we look them up on this page - http://www.philmcfadden.co.uk/MazdaDiagnosticBox.htm The codes w...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Fitted Thule 973 - Lessons learnt
Replies: 1
Views: 2746

Fitted Thule 973 - Lessons learnt

We recently got hold of a Thule 973 bike rack and fitted it to our Bongo using the VERY useful photos in this thread - https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47412 It wasn’t exactly straight forward, but definitely doable with a bit of patience. We thought it may help others if we share...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: best setup for sleeping upstairs
Replies: 12
Views: 7192

Re: best setup for sleeping upstairs

Hello hills will the cat flap work for a couple of adults , be it short ones :lol: I assume yours still hinges on the original location at the rear of the bus ? Thanks Brian Sorry for late response... Yes! It's fine for me and the missus. The person staying in bed just has to move their legs out th...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: best setup for sleeping upstairs
Replies: 12
Views: 7192

Re: best setup for sleeping upstairs

We have just picked up our first Bongo... first campervan in fact. We are wondering what is the best way to set up for sleeping in the roof area. In our inexperienced eyes, it appears that if you had any sort of bed up there, the hatch would need to be blocked. All fine and dandy until someone need...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Mon Jun 18, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: What's happening to me!?
Replies: 1
Views: 1092

What's happening to me!?

I'm a self-professed numpty when it comes to DIY and fixing things, and about as handy as a bus-driver's sock! :lol: But since becoming a proud bongo owner I've done the following... Made my own awning that attaches to the three hooks under the AFT lid Diagnosed and fixed an issue with the solar pan...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Mon Jun 18, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Please help trouble with garage.
Replies: 11
Views: 2934

Re: Please help trouble with garage.

Sorry to hear you've had problems. If you're in Surrey then I bet I know what garage it was. If I'm right, then I had some issues with them in the past, and regretted ever taking our Bongo there. I know of at least one other member here (via PM) who also had problems with them. It seems they used to...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AFT tent light corrosion
Replies: 5
Views: 1943

Re: AFT tent light corrosion

Thanks guys - really useful. I'm trying the vinegar approach as it's what I had to hand (thanks for the suggestion Sotal) and will check the results when I get back from work. I also managed to sort out a couple of decent contact points for the meter and have isolated one bad joint that I'll have a ...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:03 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: AFT tent light corrosion
Replies: 5
Views: 1943

AFT tent light corrosion

HI folks, The interior light in the AFT tent of my Bongo (i.e. the one behind the AFT lock/cancel button) has stopped working, and on dismantling it I can see that there's a lot of corrosion in there. I can't see any signs of a water leak in the area, so my best guess at present is that it somehow g...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Thu May 10, 2018 2:25 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Homemade awning sloping towards Bongo
Replies: 1
Views: 1199

Homemade awning sloping towards Bongo

Hi all! A while back I put together a homemade awning from a decathlon tarp using some drain rods and bungee balls (to hold it to the three hooks under the AFT cover). It's not the prettiest thing in the world, but it works well enough for us :D This year, I wanted to try raising the font edge up a ...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Thu May 10, 2018 10:02 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: U-shaped cabin bulb - alternatives?
Replies: 9
Views: 3189

Re: U-shaped cabin bulb - alternatives?

I had the same dim bulb problem a couple of years ago and used a COB lamp as per the link by G8DHE, here :-http://www.g8dhe.net/bongo_images/replacement_fluorescent_tube/ The instructions are easy to follow and the lamp is now super bright. The only thing I would say that the lamp plate does get ho...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Wed May 09, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: U-shaped cabin bulb - alternatives?
Replies: 9
Views: 3189

Re: U-shaped cabin bulb - alternatives?

Hi I converted mine to LED and it really is very easy. No wires to cut rather just removing the light unit, a little bit of soldering and reassemble. There is a really good description on here https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=74123 which includes photos. The LEDs were bo...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Wed May 09, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: U-shaped cabin bulb - alternatives?
Replies: 9
Views: 3189

Re: U-shaped cabin bulb - alternatives?

We obtained some a number of years ago from an alternative supplier, but I've lost the details. They may have been called The Lamp Company and I think they were in the USA. I still have the product code. Try Googling FUL8T61WW. Sadly Google draws a blank on that product code. There's a website for ...
by TheHillsAreCalling
Wed May 09, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: U-shaped cabin bulb - alternatives?
Replies: 9
Views: 3189

Re: U-shaped cabin bulb - alternatives?

mikeonb4c wrote: Wed May 09, 2018 2:19 pm Mine was v dim when i bought the Bongo 12 years ago. Turned out it was just connections needed cleaning. 12 years on its still going great. :-)
Wow! It really should've occurred to me to try that - I'll give it a go. Thanks.
by TheHillsAreCalling
Wed May 09, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
Topic: Fridge problems
Replies: 4
Views: 2582

Re: Fridge problems

Thanks for the image Ian, I have the same panel and it's taken me ages to work it all out! This'll be a really useful cheat-sheet. Quick question - The car / leisure battery switch is a massive pain for me as it can get hit accidentally when I have passengers (due to where the panel is fitted) resu...

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