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by ItaBongo
Sat Oct 04, 2025 11:57 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 heating not working after garage work
Replies: 9
Views: 1071

Re: V6 heating not working after garage work

Ahaha don’t blame you!

Seriously thank you for all the infos & support 👍
by ItaBongo
Sat Oct 04, 2025 5:45 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 heating not working after garage work
Replies: 9
Views: 1071

Re: V6 heating not working after garage work

Wow so much details there

You’re not local to Leeds by any chance to have a look at my bongo ? 🤣🤣🤣😊
by ItaBongo
Sat Oct 04, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 heating not working after garage work
Replies: 9
Views: 1071

Re: V6 heating not working after garage work

Hi Geoff

That’s so very useful, thanks son much !

Are you a V6 owner too?

I should read on all the articles you have sent 😊

Is it normal for the bottom rad hose to be cold (or very little warm) after engine been ruining for about 1 hour (mix driving & stationary) ? The garage advised that after ...
by ItaBongo
Sat Oct 04, 2025 11:30 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 heating not working after garage work
Replies: 9
Views: 1071

Re: V6 heating not working after garage work

Yes gauge shows 11 of clock position

The heating matrix on the pax side footwell I found the bottom hose it’s hot however the top it’s not.

I asked for a flush to be undertaken while the vehicle was with them which they did and change me for, however it seems the flush has done the opposite ...
by ItaBongo
Sat Oct 04, 2025 7:29 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: V6 heating not working after garage work
Replies: 9
Views: 1071

V6 heating not working after garage work

V6 petrol —— HELP ADVICE ——

Juts got back from a bongo specialist garage after quite a bit of work including new radiator various coolant pipes replacement, cam belt including water pump & new thermostat and more…

While driving back I notice the heating would not work. I cranked the heat all the ...
by ItaBongo
Sun Sep 07, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Alternator draining starter battery - see wiring please help
Replies: 2
Views: 302

Re: Alternator draining starter battery - see wiring please help

Sorry it’s a 2002 V6 Petrol

I swapped the cable around (battery voltage on the bottom connector & ignition cable on the top connector)

All looks ok, alternator it’s charging ok and no more draw when everything off
by ItaBongo
Sun Sep 07, 2025 1:25 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Can you share a photo of your alternator - this wires ???
Replies: 1
Views: 258

Can you share a photo of your alternator - this wires ???

I found the cause of what it’s draining my starter batteriy

The alternator

There’s 2 wires
- (a green/white) top wire in photo)
- (blue wire bottom wire )

If I remove the top (white /green) which has a constant 22V supply the drain from engine battery stops

The blue wire only gets current when ...
by ItaBongo
Sun Sep 07, 2025 10:49 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Alternator draining starter battery - see wiring please help
Replies: 2
Views: 302

Alternator draining starter battery - see wiring please help

Hi

I’ve finally found the cause of my stater battery drain

The alternator when I remove the top wire (green/white) the draining coming from the starter battery stops

What is this cable ?

Also if I invert cables no drain

What should I do ??

Any help very appreciated
by ItaBongo
Sun Sep 07, 2025 6:14 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Starter battery drain - INJ 30A FUSE - HELP….
Replies: 2
Views: 289

Starter battery drain - INJ 30A FUSE - HELP….

Hi

Recently bought a bongo which unfortunately has a problem with draining the starter battery

There’s a constant draw of around 0.23 amps from the battery.

I’ve found that the only fuse that makes this drop is the 30A fuse labelled as INJ (near the positive on the stater battery in the front ...
by ItaBongo
Tue Sep 02, 2025 5:27 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Changing from motor caravan back to MPV
Replies: 1
Views: 241

Changing from motor caravan back to MPV

I know this may sound very strange as it’s usually the opposite but I’m looking at the possibility of reverting back to MPV from Motor caravan classification on my V5C

The reason for this is I drive to work to a low CAZ (clear air zone) which if i put the reg of my V6 petrol on the GOV website it’s ...
by ItaBongo
Wed Aug 27, 2025 8:31 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Bongo spares - genuine reviews please
Replies: 2
Views: 491

Re: Bongo spares - genuine reviews please

Thanks very much appreciated
by ItaBongo
Wed Aug 27, 2025 2:32 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Bongo spares - genuine reviews please
Replies: 2
Views: 491

Bongo spares - genuine reviews please

Hi

Can anyone share any reviews on Bongo Spares LTD in Yorkshire please ?

Possibly looking to buy a bongo soon and they’re quite local (50 ish miles)

Would really appreciate feel free to pm me if you don’t wish to discuss on public forum

😊

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