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Mo
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2nd Nov 03 at 20:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

was just driving home and my engine management light came on and stayed all the home. The car seems to be running fine and i even checked the oil and water.

What do u think it could be?

(by the way its a 1.6 sport, corsa b)
chris_lee100
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when this happens to me (usually when i short neons and ciggy lighter)i hear a bang and its just a fuse (u might not hear bang) so go through fuses to see if any have blown, not defo but quite possible ....... :-)

[Edited on 02-11-2003 by chris_lee100]
Mo
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3rd Nov 03 at 11:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

hmmm.....that could be possible cause i have just taken my boot install out and there are wires everywhere.

cheers fella, will check that.

anyone else?
Kerry
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3rd Nov 03 at 11:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

do paperclip test
Mo
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how do u do that?

i have a 1.6 sport 98'. i thought you could only do it on the older corsas???
Kerry
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o rite dunno then sorry but i know someone whos done it on a 01 reg

read this link and see if u have the pins in the plug if u have u can do it

http://www.topbuzz1.carenthusiasts.co.uk/info/fault_codes/fault_codes.htm
Gambit
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3rd Nov 03 at 11:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

do you have an induction kit on your car per chance?
Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
per chance?


shakespear
Mo
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yeah. piper x. had it on for a good 6-7 months now.
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
per chance?


shakespear


shakespeare
Gambit
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its just the lambda sensor reading too rich due to the increased air flow

it happens more in the winter as the air is colder & denser therefore you get even more going in

when the light comes on just switch your ignition on & off to clear it

use to happen all the time on mine
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Ok i will shout this now, so everyone pays attention this time,WITH POST 1997 CORSA B'S, YOU CANNOT PERFORM THE PAPERCLIP TEST.

Dave
Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
Ok i will shout this now, so everyone pays attention this time,WITH POST 1997 CORSA B'S, YOU CANNOT PERFORM THE PAPERCLIP TEST.

Dave


i will prove u wrong mate i saw beardy done one on his when i was tryin to do one on mine
Mo
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3rd Nov 03 at 11:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Gambit - the light doesn't come on straight away. it takes a couple of mintues before it comes on. once it has come on and i turn my ingnition on and off it goes away but come back on after a few mintues.
Gambit
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a simple solution for the paper clip test

all you need to do is see if the two connects listed in the top buzz article are able to be bridged in your car, if they cant then you can't read it

NO MATTER WHAT GOD DAMN FUKIN YEAR THE CAR IS
Gambit
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quote:
Originally posted by Mo
Gambit - the light doesn't come on straight away. it takes a couple of mintues before it comes on. once it has come on and i turn my ingnition on and off it goes away but come back on after a few mintues.


aye its just the lambda sensor - dont worry about it - its only there to protect the CAT!

[Edited on 03-11-2003 by Gambit]
Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
a simple solution for the paper clip test

all you need to do is see if the two connects listed in the top buzz article are able to be bridged in your car, if they cant then you can't read it

NO MATTER WHAT GOD DAMN FUKIN YEAR THE CAR IS


isnt that wot i said

quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
o rite dunno then sorry but i know someone whos done it on a 01 reg

read this link and see if u have the pins in the plug if u have u can do it

http://www.topbuzz1.carenthusiasts.co.uk/info/fault_codes/fault_codes.htm
Gambit
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yes, but nobody pays any attention to you jokin
Mo
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quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
Ok i will shout this now, so everyone pays attention this time,WITH POST 1997 CORSA B'S, YOU CANNOT PERFORM THE PAPERCLIP TEST.

Dave


http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=98687
Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
yes, but nobody pays any attention to you jokin


funny i did get that feeling
Mo
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so it nothing then? i just don't like the bright orange light in my face it's annoying
Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by Mo
quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
Ok i will shout this now, so everyone pays attention this time,WITH POST 1997 CORSA B'S, YOU CANNOT PERFORM THE PAPERCLIP TEST.

Dave


http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=98687


payin particular attention to .......

quote:
Originally posted by Wolf In Welsh Clothing
quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
Yes the Cam belt runs the water pump. BTW greasemonkey, due to software changes after 1997 facelift, paperclip test does not work on any corsas.


After 99 it dont work.
Mines a 98 sport and it works ok.
Just connect pins 5+6


The 97 to 99 cars give out 4 digit codes instead of the 2 digit ones.
A full list is available at On Board Diagnostics


Gambit
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^^^ u go girl!

Mo, yeah never worry about it, only start worrying if the light comes on & it starts running like a bag of spanners!
Mo
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3rd Nov 03 at 11:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

to Kerry

to Cybermonkey

[Edited on 03-11-2003 by Mo]
Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by Mo
so it nothing then? i just don't like the bright orange light in my face it's annoying


mines on constant at mo kus i am halfway through process of blanking my egr valve its annoyin aint it especially at night i usually adjsut steerin wheel so it hides behind it

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