Bongo Fury

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.