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moka
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Can anyone help me with the following fault code errors im getting on my 1.4 16v Corsa B (97)




It has just failed its MOT on emissions twice

[Edited on 16-10-2009 by moka]
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anyone? ? ? ? ? ?
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Was the engine off when you done that?
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quote:
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Was the engine off when you done that?


It was off, but the ignition was half on, if you get me.
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That's definitely the crankshaft code and probably the other one as well, engine has to be running.
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What do you mean?
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The engine has to be running to read the codes.

If it's not running you get the codes above.
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Cheers john, i done it again with the engine on and both codes come up again, i cleared them and run the test again (which the engine on) and now only the bottom code is showing... Anyone know what this is? How i can fix it? If its related to my emissions failure?
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What specifically did you fail the emissions on?
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I have the results to the first and second fails here

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=522771
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Anyone? Im getting my lambda sensor replaced today (lunchtime) hopefully that will clear it or at least help with my emissions?
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ECU is fubarred or one or more connections to it are chuffed.
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Cheers mate, just been garage and apparently it means what you said... Just had a quick look on ebay and if i can find one i should be able to pick one up cheap...

Can i just straight swap it for another one?
Where abouts is it located?
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Also, im not actually getting an EM light at all.
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ecu or earth fault.

more likey ecu
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CORSA-B-TIGRA-ECU-COMPLETE-LOCK-SET_W0QQitemZ370274553767QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5636154fa7
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RIGHT, ive found the problem with my emissions *another thread* it was the cat... big hole init lol... sorted now... retest on monday.

Ive noticed something quite strange, the engine management light only comes on if i press my clocks in really hard... i must of not screwed the clocks in at the bottom... gna check that out 2mrw.

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quote:
Originally posted by Richie
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CORSA-B-TIGRA-ECU-COMPLETE-LOCK-SET_W0QQitemZ370274553767QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5636154fa7


Fuckin hell nice spot mate, if i can confirm it is this (ill ask at garage again on monday) ill get it, nice one for that.
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quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
ecu or earth fault.

more likey ecu


Earth fault is also possible, since installing amp and 6x9's whenever i turn the stereo on the clocks light up? lol

 
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