EEK- MY BONGO SCARED ME

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Tue May 01, 2007 11:32 pm

Sounds like a clogged fuel filter to me.

Good luck

h

corblimey · Post by **corblimey** » Wed May 02, 2007 9:04 am

Exactly the same symptoms I got when I ran the tank too low. A top up of juice cured the problem straight away.

Does sound like fuel starvation.

smartmonkey · Post by **smartmonkey** » Wed May 02, 2007 10:50 am

It sounds like a fuel airlock/blockage or a turbo problem.

I would change the fuel filter and check for leaks and splits in the fuel system. A split can suck air in but not leak out.

A faulty turbo would also give the symptoms you are describing. Check for secure pipes and a working actuator. A tired turbo can sometimes sieze in position and then free off when it has cooled down.

Do not drive the vehicle if it happens again - you may cause further damage and the rescue service may save you the trouble of fixing it.

iscamap · Post by **iscamap** » Wed May 02, 2007 3:21 pm

I've had a similar problem on my civic and it turned out to be the turbocharger. Switch off then back on again and the problem cures itself until the next time. The clever ecu restricts the revs to about 2000 - a safety mode

andyfb78 · Post by **andyfb78** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:57 pm

I had exactly the same - replaced fuel filter, cleaned gauze under fuel pump banjo.... sorted..

Ozric · Post by **Ozric** » Thu May 03, 2007 8:51 am

I agree with jimsmimm I'd have a look at the fuel filter etc.

murphy · Post by **murphy** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:41 pm

just an idea - i had similar issue with mine and it was the diesel cold starting heater switch had been switched on ( I know most bongos don't have this)

dreamwarrioruk · Post by **dreamwarrioruk** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:14 pm

when ours had the same symptoms a bottle had got sucked onto the air intake under the bonnet. just a thought.