Mark330d
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Right, how do i got about doing the paperclip test? I know the plug to do it is beside the fusebox. Where is the fusebox? Aint really took my car apart yet so i dont know. Anyone got any pics of what the plug actually looks like?
Once i find it im guessing i put both ends of the paperclip in an turn the ignition on. Then what should i be seeing?
Thanks in Advance
M.
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Robin
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The fusebox is behind the panel above your right knee when you're sat in the drivers seat.
When you flick the ignition on, the engine management light will flash on in a sequence, you'll want a pen and paper (or something) to note down the numbers.
It'll flash once for one, twice for 2 etc, and 10 times for 0, so a fault code will be like
ten flashes, pause, 2 flashes, pause, 3 flashes, pause, 5 flashes, long pause, then it'll repeat again, then a long pause, and one more time, so you can't miss the code.
After it's displayed all the codes, it'll go through them again.
There's a list of the ECUs with the engines here - http://www.topbuzz.co.uk/info/fault_codes/fault_codes.htm
you need to work out which ECU you have, then you can work out the codes.
the plug looks like this -
Topbuzz will be worth reading, as it explains it a bit better 
[Edited on 18-02-2007 by Robin]
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Mark330d
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Thanks alot Robin i owe you one.
wee question does it matter which holes i stick the paperclip in?
[Edited on 19-01-2007 by Mark330d]
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ainsley_brader
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Yes it does!
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Mark330d
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What ones then?
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ainsley_brader
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No idea i have a solus so dont need to bridge anything.
Also that picture is of the early vauxhall type connecter.
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ainsley_brader
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it also says on that picture to connect between a and b
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