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by Powellct
Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Ongoing V6 gearbox issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

Re: Ongoing V6 gearbox issue

Thanks for the comments, all. @alacrity - I realise that now having looked at the ratios in the manual, however the situation remains the same. Update from the last few days. From cold start, shifts up fine, including torque converter lockup, but within seconds of that last shift TCC will drop out. ...
by Powellct
Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Ongoing V6 gearbox issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

Ongoing V6 gearbox issue

Afternoon hive mind, bear with me while I recap. Had an issue beginning earlier this year - HOLD light flashing, then not going into top once warm and >40mph. Code read as P0743 - TCC solenoid. After much wailing and gnashing of teeth, put it into Royston's to have the solenoid changed, which he dul...
by Powellct
Thu May 05, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Solenoids
Replies: 4
Views: 2151

Re: Solenoids

Thanks Haydn/Geoff. It's still a valve block drop job then.
by Powellct
Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Code read problem
Replies: 0
Views: 9460

Code read problem

Morning all, Would someone be good enough to give me an opinion on these codes - changed the ECU ECT sensor on Sunday following a P0116, now have these two(?) oddly only coming on over 40mph - clears overnight. I think its P0117 (could be P1117?) and P1413, but couldn't swear to it - I'm going to tr...
by Powellct
Tue Jan 04, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Fault code
Replies: 11
Views: 927

Re: V6 Fault code

There are indeed two - but only one test procedure for the vacuum path, so I assume thats for both... May try swapping them over. The centre (more forward one) energises on ign on, the rear one is the one controlled by the ECU pin 4J. I'll check all the hoses, but a cursory glance yesterday didn't m...
by Powellct
Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:19 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Fault code
Replies: 11
Views: 927

Re: V6 Fault code

Getting there then, Geoff! I did wonder how it would throw a code up. However, the manual refers to it as the PRC solenoid, not EGR. I'll have the centre off today then and check the pipework, pain in the backside - there's two of the buggers and both test OK. I'll have a look at the engine bay temp...
by Powellct
Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Fault code
Replies: 11
Views: 927

Re: V6 Fault code

This little beastie
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by Powellct
Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Fault code
Replies: 11
Views: 927

Re: V6 Fault code

This is the test process which proves out.
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by Powellct
Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Fault code
Replies: 11
Views: 927

Re: V6 Fault code

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Ah, I can see the confusion - as far as I can see there's no electrical connection to the PRC - the solenoid is separate.
by Powellct
Mon Jan 03, 2022 6:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Fault code
Replies: 11
Views: 927

Re: V6 Fault code

Cheers Geoff, It isn't actually the PRC the fault points to, it's a little three port solenoid at the back between the two banks - two vacuum pipes, a vent to atomosphere via a filter and a 12v supply, the ground side controlled by the ECU. All the testing per manual comes back OK, as far as ECU pin...
by Powellct
Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 Fault code
Replies: 11
Views: 927

V6 Fault code

Afternoon all.. Have a flashing HOLD light - can I just check my reading first: long flash, 1 short flash; long flash, 2 short; long flash, 5 short; long flash, no flash = P1250? If thats right, it points to the PRC solenoid, located in the most inconvenient area for testing. Nonetheless, test I hav...
by Powellct
Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:04 am
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: E10 Fuel
Replies: 37
Views: 15633

Re: E10 Fuel

Thanks Ian - I'll hang off the survey for now as this is the first tank, and I've only done about 150 miles.
by Powellct
Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: E10 Fuel
Replies: 37
Views: 15633

Re: E10 Fuel

Well, that's a bugger.
What's the fallout of using E10? I've just put a tankful in but haven't noticed any pinking or running issues.
by Powellct
Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: How much rust is too much rust?
Replies: 4
Views: 1469

Re: How much rust is too much rust?

Think the question you really need to be asking is what are you going to do if you out it? If you're thinking of buying another Bongo, I'd be spending the money on this one (this is the route I'll be going down as and when ours needs work). If you going to buy German in the budget you may end up wit...
by Powellct
Wed May 26, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Workshop Manual for Petrol Bongos: Advance Orders
Replies: 19
Views: 6193

Re: Workshop Manual for Petrol Bongos: Advance Orders

Lovely thanks, Ian. Order just placed.

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