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Registered: 29th Jan 03
Location: Bolton, Drives Q3 S-line +
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2nd Nov 03 at 20:37

was just driving home and my engine management light came on and stayed all the home. The car seems to be running fine and i even checked the oil and water.

What do u think it could be?

(by the way its a 1.6 sport, corsa b)

chris_lee100

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2nd Nov 03 at 21:29

when this happens to me (usually when i short neons and ciggy lighter)i hear a bang and its just a fuse (u might not hear bang) so go through fuses to see if any have blown, not defo but quite possible ....... :-)

[Edited on 02-11-2003 by chris_lee100]

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:03

hmmm.....that could be possible cause i have just taken my boot install out and there are wires everywhere.

cheers fella, will check that.

anyone else?

Kerry

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:05

do paperclip test

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:11

how do u do that?

i have a 1.6 sport 98'. i thought you could only do it on the older corsas???

Kerry

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:14

o rite dunno then sorry but i know someone whos done it on a 01 reg

read this link and see if u have the pins in the plug if u have u can do it

http://www.topbuzz1.carenthusiasts.co.uk/info/fault_codes/fault_codes.htm

Gambit

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:20

do you have an induction kit on your car per chance?

Kerry

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:21

quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
per chance?

shakespear

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:25

yeah. piper x. had it on for a good 6-7 months now.

Gambit

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:25

quote:
Originally posted by Kerry

quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
per chance?

shakespear

shakespeare

Gambit

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:26

its just the lambda sensor reading too rich due to the increased air flow

it happens more in the winter as the air is colder & denser therefore you get even more going in

when the light comes on just switch your ignition on & off to clear it

use to happen all the time on mine

Cybermonkey

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:27

Ok i will shout this now, so everyone pays attention this time,WITH POST 1997 CORSA B'S, YOU CANNOT PERFORM THE PAPERCLIP TEST.

Dave

Kerry

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:29

quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
Ok i will shout this now, so everyone pays attention this time,WITH POST 1997 CORSA B'S, YOU CANNOT PERFORM THE PAPERCLIP TEST.

Dave

i will prove u wrong mate i saw beardy done one on his when i was tryin to do one on mine

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:32

Gambit - the light doesn't come on straight away. it takes a couple of mintues before it comes on. once it has come on and i turn my ingnition on and off it goes away but come back on after a few mintues.

Gambit

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:32

a simple solution for the paper clip test

all you need to do is see if the two connects listed in the top buzz article are able to be bridged in your car, if they cant then you can't read it

NO MATTER WHAT GOD DAMN FUKIN YEAR THE CAR IS

Gambit

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:33

quote:
Originally posted by Mo
Gambit - the light doesn't come on straight away. it takes a couple of mintues before it comes on. once it has come on and i turn my ingnition on and off it goes away but come back on after a few mintues.

aye its just the lambda sensor - dont worry about it - its only there to protect the CAT!

[Edited on 03-11-2003 by Gambit]

Kerry

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:34

quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
a simple solution for the paper clip test

all you need to do is see if the two connects listed in the top buzz article are able to be bridged in your car, if they cant then you can't read it

NO MATTER WHAT GOD DAMN FUKIN YEAR THE CAR IS

isnt that wot i said

quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
o rite dunno then sorry but i know someone whos done it on a 01 reg

read this link and see if u have the pins in the plug if u have u can do it

http://www.topbuzz1.carenthusiasts.co.uk/info/fault_codes/fault_codes.htm

Gambit

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:36

yes, but nobody pays any attention to you

jokin

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:36

quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
Ok i will shout this now, so everyone pays attention this time,WITH POST 1997 CORSA B'S, YOU CANNOT PERFORM THE PAPERCLIP TEST.

Dave

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=98687

Kerry

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:36

quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
yes, but nobody pays any attention to you jokin

funny i did get that feeling

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:37

so it nothing then? i just don't like the bright orange light in my face it's annoying

Kerry

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3rd Nov 03 at 11:38

quote:
Originally posted by Mo

quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
Ok i will shout this now, so everyone pays attention this time,WITH POST 1997 CORSA B'S, YOU CANNOT PERFORM THE PAPERCLIP TEST.

Dave

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=98687

payin particular attention to .......

quote:
Originally posted by Wolf In Welsh Clothing

quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
Yes the Cam belt runs the water pump. BTW greasemonkey, due to software changes after 1997 facelift, paperclip test does not work on any corsas.

After 99 it dont work.
Mines a 98 sport and it works ok.
Just connect pins 5+6

The 97 to 99 cars give out 4 digit codes instead of the 2 digit ones.
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