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mick-1975

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help with paper clip test
« 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 !!
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Re: help with paper clip test
« Reply #1 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.  ;)
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Re: help with paper clip test
« Reply #2 on: 01 November 2008, 17:56:12 »
thks i shall try tomorrow wiyh that , let u know what codes i get !! :y
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Re: help with paper clip test
« Reply #3 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
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Re: help with paper clip test
« Reply #4 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  ????
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Re: help with paper clip test
« Reply #5 on: 01 November 2008, 18:06:05 »
Did you havethe  engine running?

Test won't work on your model if you do.
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« Reply #6 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 !
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« Reply #7 on: 01 November 2008, 18:21:49 »
Paperclip fitted with ignition off? Then switch on?
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« Reply #8 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  
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« Reply #9 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.

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« Reply #10 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 !!
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