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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:32 pm
by Harry
Sounds like a clogged fuel filter to me.
Good luck
h
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:04 am
by corblimey
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.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:50 am
by smartmonkey
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.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 3:21 pm
by iscamap
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
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:57 pm
by andyfb78
I had exactly the same - replaced fuel filter, cleaned gauze under fuel pump banjo.... sorted..
Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:51 am
by Ozric
I agree with jimsmimm I'd have a look at the fuel filter etc.
Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 12:41 pm
by murphy
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)
Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:14 pm
by dreamwarrioruk
when ours had the same symptoms a bottle had got sucked onto the air intake under the bonnet. just a thought.