Mystery Switch
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- mikeWalsall
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Re: Mystery Switch
There is a small fan behind the grill to 'sample' the interior air temperature .. it can get gobbed up with dust and dog hairs (well mine can) ..
This sensor is located at the right hand corner of the windscreen .. do not cover as it measures the heat from the sun coming through the glass ..
Another neglected item is the drain on the bonnet gutter .. if it gets gobbed up water will flood over the electrics and may cause the heater fan to go kaput ..
This sensor is located at the right hand corner of the windscreen .. do not cover as it measures the heat from the sun coming through the glass ..
Another neglected item is the drain on the bonnet gutter .. if it gets gobbed up water will flood over the electrics and may cause the heater fan to go kaput ..
JAL Mushroom roof,12/240v, fridge, cooker, sink, LPG V6 .. (written off @ £5500 Nov 2016)
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Is that the climate control models only?
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Thanks,
It appears that I have the adjusting toggle for the mirrors, but not the retracting button.
I have the sun sensor (but I don't think mine is climate control, just a blue to red dial to twist) and the small fan in the dash, I'll check the drain on the bonnet next time I can get to it when it's light.
I had a quick check of the tyre change kit - mine looks like it has never been used, what should be in there? I have a jack, tyre lever, some sort of feet that I assume are for the jack and what looks like a strange large flat spanner. Is that everything?
Gareth
It appears that I have the adjusting toggle for the mirrors, but not the retracting button.
I have the sun sensor (but I don't think mine is climate control, just a blue to red dial to twist) and the small fan in the dash, I'll check the drain on the bonnet next time I can get to it when it's light.
I had a quick check of the tyre change kit - mine looks like it has never been used, what should be in there? I have a jack, tyre lever, some sort of feet that I assume are for the jack and what looks like a strange large flat spanner. Is that everything?
Gareth
Gareth
1999 2.5V6 AFT
1999 2.5V6 AFT
Re: Mystery Switch
The 'Feet' are likely chocks for securing the vehicle before jacking.
A tyre lever is not standard but you should have a round bar, about 18" long with a square end and a T end. This is for lowering/raising the spare.
You operate it with the jack rachet.
A tyre lever is not standard but you should have a round bar, about 18" long with a square end and a T end. This is for lowering/raising the spare.
You operate it with the jack rachet.
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Thanks Bob,
I've just been out to check again and the T bar is there, I missed it because it is very neatly clipped to the top of the jack compartment. I'll have a go on Saturday when I can see what I'm doing in the daylight! Hopefully it won't be snowing.
Gareth
I've just been out to check again and the T bar is there, I missed it because it is very neatly clipped to the top of the jack compartment. I'll have a go on Saturday when I can see what I'm doing in the daylight! Hopefully it won't be snowing.
Gareth
Gareth
1999 2.5V6 AFT
1999 2.5V6 AFT
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No worries, it is well worth checking out the kit before you need it at the side of the road on a wet night.
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Yes, definitely.I'm also thinking that I will be glad of a full size spare if I get a puncture with the Bongo fully laden in the middle of France or Spain!
Gareth
1999 2.5V6 AFT
1999 2.5V6 AFT
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Re: Mystery Switch
A full size spare fits in OK ..
It's a good idea to test and lube up the mechanism with plenty of penetrating oil / then grease as it is prone to seizing ..
I don't think my jack / kit had ever been out ..
It's a good idea to test and lube up the mechanism with plenty of penetrating oil / then grease as it is prone to seizing ..
I don't think my jack / kit had ever been out ..
JAL Mushroom roof,12/240v, fridge, cooker, sink, LPG V6 .. (written off @ £5500 Nov 2016)
Re: Mystery Switch
I also like to carry on of these and suitable socket:
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/prod ... -040210077
Wheel nuts can be a pig with the little brace supplied.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/prod ... -040210077
Wheel nuts can be a pig with the little brace supplied.
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Re: Mystery Switch
I don't carry on as much as Bob but like him I carry a socket and extension arm as much better than a standard wheel brace.Bob wrote:I also like to carry on of these and suitable socket:
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/prod ... -040210077
Wheel nuts can be a pig with the little brace supplied.
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I'll speak to my Proof Reader.
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Re: Mystery Switch
I use a breaker (nut cracker) in the garage but I keep a telescopic wheel brace in the Bongo ..
Open it long to 'crack' the nuts .. shorten it to tighten ..
Open it long to 'crack' the nuts .. shorten it to tighten ..
JAL Mushroom roof,12/240v, fridge, cooker, sink, LPG V6 .. (written off @ £5500 Nov 2016)