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[Debs.]

Did you manage to check for codes?

First thing tomorrow Jimbob

[Debs.]

Had a good read of the appropriate OOF maintenance guide and Tried to 'paperclip' the "pup-mobile" today; but no amount of bridging pins would provoke a flash code. :-/

I`m guessing there might be a wire loose/disconnected somewhere(?)....I`ll have a deeper 'poke around' behind the fuse/socket panel on Sunday; when I have more free-time.

The engine started just-fine today; no hint of the previous recalcitrance. :-?

[Jimbob]

I have a 'proper' code reader if you want to try that instead?

your EML does come on (and go off) when you start the car I take it?

[Debs.]

I have a 'proper' code reader if you want to try that instead?

your EML does come on (and go off) when you start the car I take it?

Yes, the EML cycles at start-up.....I`ll have a poke-about first and see if there are loose wires/contacts at the diagnostic socket and report back......thanks Jimbob

[Debs.]

Just to update the topic:
I eventually was able get the codes: there were the 'usual suspects', but the major one was '19' (that`s "N-N-N-N-Nineteen" a`la Paul Hardcastle)

When I had a 'root about' near the crankshaft-sensor itself, the cable`s aluminium wrapping and the insulation was crumbling apart in my hands....I have soldered-in a temporary replacement cable (and the engine now starts and runs ok) but I doubt if the repair has the long-term integrity of a 'real' part; so, when finances permit (next month), I`ll be getting a genuine Vx sensor and swapping it for the pro-tem (Deb-bodged) one.

[Jimbob]

Glad you got it sorted  

Let me know if you want me to pick you one up when you are ready  

[Tawfield]

Curious Ive raised the question elsewhere on oof is it poss to work out whether early or late modek crank sensor to buy,on the engine No.was advised to remove original from engine to check.
car is 2.5 /2000 v reg face lift.