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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: mick-1975 on 01 November 2008, 17:08:48

Title: help with paper clip test
Post by: mick-1975 on 01 November 2008, 17:08:48
 :y :'( :'(hi all  i am having trouble doin a paper clip test i have put the clip in and the eml light goes off  but no light flashers , if i slightly m

move the clip the light comes on ?? please help , i am going to try again in morning with a bigger clip!!

 i have pushed the  clip all the way but no look
 the car 2.0l cd auto estate if this helps , i have looked at the help guide but still no light flashers  ,,thanks to u all !!!! :-/ :-/
  r reg !!
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: kris9128 on 01 November 2008, 17:54:47
i find it easier to use a short length of solid copper earth wire. it's only a bit wider than the paper clip buts holds in better.  ;)
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: mick-1975 on 01 November 2008, 17:56:12
thks i shall try tomorrow wiyh that , let u know what codes i get !! :y
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: Bandit127 on 01 November 2008, 18:02:36
Mick - can you put the year of your car in your profile please? It helps with answering questions.

There is a guide to the paperclip test here:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687
May be worth checking through it to make sure you did everyting in the right order...  :y
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: mick-1975 on 01 November 2008, 18:05:49
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Mick - can you put the year of your car in your profile please? It helps with answering questions.

There is a guide to the paperclip test here:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687
May be worth checking through it to make sure you did everyting in the right order...  :y
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   thks did all in right order , the car is a r. reg 2.0l cd estate , its not the one i use , its a friend of mine the car will not start  ????
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: holtender on 01 November 2008, 18:06:05
Did you havethe  engine running?

Test won't work on your model if you do.
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: mick-1975 on 01 November 2008, 18:07:42
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Did you havethe  engine running?

Test won't work on your model if you do.

  engine not running !
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: Bandit127 on 01 November 2008, 18:21:49
Paperclip fitted with ignition off? Then switch on?
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: mick-1975 on 01 November 2008, 18:51:24
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Paperclip fitted with ignition off? Then switch on?

  yes mate did that, goin to try in morning with bigger clip or piece of cable  
 :y :y
Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: feeutfo on 01 November 2008, 21:52:32
no codes? If the clip is in and the light is off then the car knows the clip is there. If it then does not flash, i presume there as no codes stored. To confirm, maybe disconnect the maf or something safe, and see if that makes it flash a code. Had the same on my mates 2.0 16valve. His was a face lift with a car spanner symbol on dash bottom left.
I dont know if yours is the same and/or if it should flash 1,2 three times to confirm diagnostic start? Or if it is obd2 in which case it wont flash 1.2 and will give a 4 digit code if there is one stored...... afaik.

Title: Re: help with paper clip test
Post by: mick-1975 on 01 November 2008, 22:02:13
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no codes? If the clip is in and the light is off then the car knows the clip is there. If it then does not flash, i presume there as no codes stored. To confirm, maybe disconnect the maf or something safe, and see if that makes it flash a code. Had the same on my mates 2.0 16valve. His was a face lift with a car spanner symbol on dash bottom left.
I dont know if yours is the same and/or if it should flash 1,2 three times to confirm diagnostic start? Or if it is obd2 in which case it wont flash 1.2 and will give a 4 digit code if there is one stored...... afaik.

 thks well try again !  :y with all your ideas !!