V6 Auto Problem

[janehancox]

Hi,
I have just bought a V6 Aero saved for 4 years to get one. Absolutly mint just a miner problem though..... Planned to go to France for the easter break via my wife's parents and now it won't move. . Engine runs fine but when placed in D or any other gear it reves as though in N and wont move. When I bought it a week ago it sounded like an electric car, a whining noise like being belt driven. Now the car is not moving when the engine is on the noise has gone.. I will say that when I eccelarated yesterday and then let my foot of the throttle the wheels locked up for three brake judders then carried on, Most strange. So I am stuck at my Inlaws on bank holiday with no clue????????????? PLEASE HELP....

[francophile1947]

via my wife's parents

Welcome to the madhouse, whoever you are - I'm guessing it's not Jane
Have a look at this thread http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=29471 - local help is often available
Sorry I can't help, as I've never heard of a problem like yours. There are a couple of auto box boffins on here, so one should be along shortly

[janehancox]

via my wife's parents

Welcome to the madhouse, whoever you are - I'm guessing it's not Jane
Have a look at this thread http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=29471 - local help is often available
Sorry I can't help, as I've never heard of a problem like yours. There are a couple of auto box boffins on here, so one should be along shortly

Thank's,

No it's not jane , My name is Martin Jane is my wife's name. We are equally upset this has happened.
This site is fantasic and I hope someone may know the answer. I'm hoping it might be that the ecu might just need remapping or electrical connection possibly.....

Anyway bongalicious all the way...

We are Bournemouth based Bongoers

[g8dhe]

You might check the Blue 15 Amp fuse, 2nd Row, 2nd from left, down by the drivers knee.

[mikeonb4c]

Welcome, and sorry to hear of your problems. Out of interest, is the Bongo under any kind of warranty?

There is an autobox specialist said to be familiar with Bongos, not too far off in Weymouth: Dunnings Automatics http://www.dunnings-automatics.co.uk/ (thanks Kirsty for reminding me who they were) and if all elses fails you could try calling them (after Easter obviously ).

Hope you get it sorted OK. Keep us posted

[Alacrity]

I am afraid this sound serious to me. Electrics won't stop the transmission from driving. No electrics = 3rd gear only & thumps into drive & reverse (trans running at maximum pressure).

There are, I believe two possible reasons for the whine & failure if it is transmission related, 1) filter blocking causing the pump to scavenge & whine. this can ultimatly lead to loss of drive if it blocks completely but the thing will normally recover drive for a short while if left to stand (engine off for a while). It is a serious issue as it means there has been some major failure putting debris in the oil. An oil & filter change may help in the very short term but it's day are numberd, or, & more likely in this case, 2) there has been a failure of the transmission geartrain. This could have been caused by a thrust bearing failure (causing the whine) which ultimatly led to total geartrain failure. This could also account for the wheels locking up as the geartrain jammed up.

This is of course assumng it isn't a 2wd vehicle & if it is, the rear diff hasn't failed. If you put it into reverse then back into park (engine running of course) is there silence from the trans or a loud grating noise when it goes into P? If there is a grating noise then the trans is OK & it is either diff or 4x4 unit (if applicable).

[Alacrity]

How do I get the free advertising that Dunnigs get here?? Who palm to I have to cross with silver Mike?

Maybe I should keep my advice to myself & let Dunnings pipe up on here as all I seem to doing is sending work their way even if the person in trouble is as near to me.

I am not on here touting for business but it is a bit galling when I am trying to help & one particular company are always recommended - & they never seem to come here to help.

[rita]

Hi,
This is a long shot,but did you notice if the speedo is registering MPH when in Drive and Reving ingine.

[mikeonb4c]

How do I get the free advertising that Dunnigs get here?? Who palm to I have to cross with silver Mike?

Maybe I should keep my advice to myself & let Dunnings pipe up on here as all I seem to doing is sending work their way even if the person in trouble is as near to me.

I am not on here touting for business but it is a bit galling when I am trying to help & one particular company are always recommended - & they never seem to come here to help.

Several points here Alacrity.

• I've already given you glowing endorsements for the quality of your writing.
• I didn't know you were actively interested in customers (but I do now), but you were always on my mind.
• Weymouth seemed to me to be much nearer for someone in Bournemouth than Eastbourne is, which is why I thought of Dunnings (actually it was Kirsty who reminded me but...)

I'd like to make one thing absoutely clear. No-one has ever crossed my palm with silver in order to get business. I've never seen Dunnings on here and I doubt they are even aware they are being mentioned. I've not seen them mentioned on here for some considerable time until this recent rash of autobox problems, where both owners locations seemed to be more over that way. My sole interest is in trying to connect a needy owner with a posisble solution.

Lots of us give loads and loads of advice on here and have no commercial interest, and there's nothing I like better than seeing a good supplier of Bongo goods and services succeed - everybody wins. But its unpleasant to have my motives impuned. If I ever have an interest, you can be sure I will declare it (not a common sight these days it seems).

Lets get back to posting on more worthwhile matters

PS - I see you replied with advice just after my last post - I was hoping you would. That should save a call to Dunnings. But if work needs doing, Weymouth is 37 miles away and Eastbourne is 120 miles away. Thats a big difference in recovery costs for the poor owners.

[missfixit70]

Alacrity, I have pointed several people in your direction, I have also recommended Dunnings as they are around the corner from me & have been very helpful in the past (helped get me out of a £2000 dodgy dealer rip off) & they have provided info for the factsheets.
Your contributions on the forum are hugely appreciated, please don't take it personally if someone else is recommended for other reasons such as location, hopefully your bongo customers who use the forum will recommend you in future.

I tend to agree the problems being experienced do sound much more that an electrical issue, this may help if a blocked filter is the issue - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=30096 .
If it is a more serious issue then as said above, a call to Dunnings or Alacrity in Eastbourne http://www.autogearboxes.co.uk/ unless you know of anyone closer would be the next step.

[Alacrity]

Who palm to I have to cross with silver Mike?

Was meant as a meant as a joke (missed putting in a smiley )

All businesses are (or should be) actively interested in customers but clearly Bourmouth is too far from me in this case although I get work from a lot further afield than that!

And I reiterate I am not touting for business here as I, personally, believe it inappropiate on a forum like this, but it is always nice to be pointed out to someone.

PM sent

[janehancox]

Wow,

Thank's for all your post's,and sorry for the controversy this post has caused although better out than in I suppose. I'm calling my insurance company/ Breakdown cover tomorrow to hopefully have a look and then take me and my family back to bournemouth??. The Bongo is 2wd year 2000 and yes i did buy from a garage that has a good rep for over 18 years, I hope this good rep continues with good service to us??

I'm worried about the post mentioning that the Bongo has had it as i thought every thing was able to be fixed?
the Van is covered under a 3 month warranty so i persume this will be covered as i have only had it for a week,
Any thought's.......

[janehancox]

Hi again,
Just started the bong! All starts ok with that sweet V6 humm mmmmm, when in (p) revs at 1300rpm then in (D) drops to 600rpm back up to 1300rpm in (N), Then in all other gears 1&2 drops again so it must be registering that it is going into gear .......

[missfixit70]

Wow,

Thank's for all your post's,and sorry for the controversy this post has caused although better out than in I suppose. I'm calling my insurance company/ Breakdown cover tomorrow to hopefully have a look and then take me and my family back to bournemouth??. The Bongo is 2wd year 2000 and yes i did buy from a garage that has a good rep for over 18 years, I hope this good rep continues with good service to us??

I'm worried about the post mentioning that the Bongo has had it as i thought every thing was able to be fixed?
the Van is covered under a 3 month warranty so i persume this will be covered as i have only had it for a week,
Any thought's.......

I don't think anyone said the bongo has "had it", as you say, everything is fixable, even if it ends up being worst case scenario & a reconned/replacement gearbox is called for. It's a difficult one to diagnose remotely, needs to be a hands on job with someone who knows what they're doing I reckon. Keep us updated with how you get on though. Good luck with it.

[janehancox]

Hi Kirsty,

The Quote was (it's days are numbered) and only having the bongo for a week with no Previous motor understanding the quote did worry me slightly. We used all our savings for this Lifestyle change and not quite worked out as planned?

Never mind thing's have a habbit of working out so this should be no different
The guy in the garage i bought it from said it might be something i have done when i fitted the leisure battery/stereo or the flip down tv but i can't see how?