My mechanic is at a loss.....

mechanik · Post by **mechanik** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:45 pm

My bongo developed the usual cold start problem, and the new glow plugs were duly fitted. Two weeks later and the problem has re-occurred but worse. The new plugs had failed already, my mechanic has not worked on a bongo before and has been advised by a reluctant Mazda mechanic to try ordering a new expensive timer thingy from Japan as that "might" be the problem. Any ideas please....I am getting worried!
Michael

brorabongo · Post by **brorabongo** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:58 pm

WELCOME

Not come accross that one yet, but surley you could get the timer thingy from a breakers rather than new from Japan?

Check out the advertisers on the Home page. Plus wait here for some more answers, and more usefull ones at that!!

I changed my plugs a few months ago, and that worked for me, and still is.

All the best

Post by **Simon Jones** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:04 pm

Could be the relay that powers the plugs. Do you get the click when the glowplug light goes out? Try a search on the forum for "glowplugs" - I think you'll find some info on how to test them. Good luck.

SilverEther · Post by **SilverEther** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:08 pm

Sorry right off topic ... but I just seen where you are ...Findhorn ...

kawasaki kid · Post by **kawasaki kid** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:29 pm

Sounds like it could be a failing / failed glowplug relay you will find it under the bonnet on the inner wing on the drivers side with a clear waterproof cover on it - a good auto electrician should be able to test it for you . Hope this helps.

MattK · Post by **MattK** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:32 pm

how full was the fuel tank when the problem re- occurred?

mechanik · Post by **mechanik** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:54 pm

The tank was about 1/3 full when the problem re-occured, also the fuel filter was changed to see if that was the cause.

stringman · Post by **stringman** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:16 am

If its the glo plug relay theres one on e bay for 75 quid at moment

smartmonkey · Post by **smartmonkey** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:52 pm

If the glow plugs have all failed (rather than supply) then they must have been running continuously. This is very easy to check for with a volt meter or temporary warning light. If the relay has gone then you could use a heavy duty on/off standard relay for about a tenner but you will then have to work the plugs manually. You could try giving the relevant members fact sheet to him so he understands the system a bit better.

patnben · Post by **patnben** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:22 pm

A couple of weeks ago I bought a new glowplug relay from Bongobits for 53 quids.

Identical replacement and arrived next day. Happy as a pig in the brown stuff.

tonygadget · Post by **tonygadget** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:55 pm

mechanik wrote:My bongo developed the usual cold start problem,

Is this "the engine will not physically start" or does it start but is very sluggish, no umph & difficult to even get the engine to go over 2000 revs in or out of gear?

If so, do you have the cold weather kit? (switch with light on it & pic of engine to right lower of steering wheel), also two batteries & a strange box in the exhaust before any of the silencers.

If you do we had/have the same problem & it seems to be some sort of sticking valve in that box.

Tony

My mechanic is at a loss.....

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