Do I have a 4WD problem?

[Um?bongo]

I have just purchased my first bongo which is a M reg, 4WD auto vesion. Whilst all four wheels are raised off the floor only the back wheels are turning? Should this be the case, I’m concerned there is a problem with the 4WD.

I know sometimes 4WD can be swapped to 2WD and this may have happened but are there other problems that could cause this. What should I be checking?

If I do change it back to 4WD, what would be the likely impact on fuel consumption?

Thanks and appreciate your help.

Chris from Swansea

[Alacrity]

I would have expected the front wheels to turn as well (I take it you are running it in gear with wheels off the deck?) although I have never done it. Check the front propshaft is there, some remove them (don't know why, poss fuel saving??). I don't know the answer to the fuel consumption question, I wouldn't have thought it would make a huge difference as you are still trying to push a brick through the air at speed.

Others will probably pop up here with more answers for you.

[Um?bongo]

Hi thanks for your views, yes you are correct that i ws running it in gear with wheels off the floor.

[Simon Jones]

Some suggestions here:
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =+test+4WD

[dandywarhol]

Not the first time folks have bought a Bongo with FULL TIME 4WD stickers on it but it only has 2WD

[Bob]

Have a look and see if both drive shafts are in place.

I wouldn't worry too much at this stage, the Bongo system normaly drives the rear wheels, with the viscous coupling sending drive to the front when it senses slipping.

Having it on a ramp may well confuse the system, plus Dandy may well have a point, some peeps in Japan have added stickers to give 'Street Cred'.

The 'Count the drive shafts' check will confirm.

[Bob]

Another thought, does the VIN start SGL 5, 4wd, or SGL 3, 2wd?

[Um?bongo]

Hi thanks to everyone so far for their advice, a number of things for me to check on the weekend. I have checked and it is a SGL5 VIN so thats a good start.