Generation
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Ah my loom and engine come straight from a corsa so not sure.
Oh and to answer other question, i have managed on other corsa's but mines never responded to it
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alan-g-w
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So you've not wired the diagnostic cable up.
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Generation
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Aparantly not from what archie has said
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Raymond_11
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mabye your ecu ?
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Archie
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What wires have you joined from the Corsa loom
plug to the XE loom plug?
It'd be easier if it was in front of me to diagnose lol
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Generation
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The other guy will be online in 5 to answer wire questions, he knows what was done haha
Thabks so much archie very helpful
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No problem, i know how frustrating it was when mine wouldnt go.
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dragon2309
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Archie, the loom we're using was pulled from a corsa conversion that was (aparently) working. The EML comes on with ignition, which makes me think the ECU is getting power. If that single black wire with the odd plug on the end of it is meant to be ECU ignition live, then where is it meant to be wired to? Just straight onto the battery or is it meant to be chased back into the car?
alan-g-w, Generation was assuming you meant read the codes via the Corsa paperclip method (whcih doesnt work in his car as he doesnt have the pins in the ODB connector). There is no reason why we cant read the codes off using the method you have said. Can i just ask though, shouldnt the EML be flashing or on constantly or something if there is a fault registered? The EML appears to be acting normally.
Thanks for all the replies, very helpful.
Dave
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Archie
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Feed it into the cabin and it should go to the car loom iirc.
Best bet is to get a picture of the wirin loom inside the footwell, where the interior loom would plug into the engine loom, 9 wires or whatever it is.
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dragon2309
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Archie, that single black cable is extremely short though, it literally pops out of the loom insulation and is 2-3" long, and its right by the fuel rail/injector loom.
I can get photos of the wiring inside the car, the ecu and that, i've only had a quick look at it, as it was done by someone who is aparently a qualified electricial. I'm not a qualified electrician, I'm an electronic hobbyist and to be honest I could do it better. Lol. From what i remember from my quick look its mostly colour to colour, but of course i will get same pics.
Or at least get generation to get pics, the car is over 40min drive from me, and i have to go through dartford crossing to get to it lol... Just want it to work now.
Dave
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Archie
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The wire has to be extended remember the loom layout will be different in a cav/astra.
The conversion harness twag makes up has a long black wire that runs into the engine bay, with a plug that would fit into the plug pictured
The wiring really is a piece of piss on an XE, fair enough i was a mechanic for 5/6 years but it should just be a case of matching the wires to the corsa loom (you may have 2/ left dependant on what the car was originally)
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Generation
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I comepltly forgot about the long black wire. This could solve everythign let me text him nd ask him to come online
[Edited on 15-01-2011 by Generation]
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Archie
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And aye your right it is color for color.
I'm almost certain that black wire is the one i extended into the cabin for my ECU live.
Recently sold mine or i'd be able to tell you for definate.
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Generation
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Damn, whih wire are you referring to mate? whih pic? I'm useless with electrics, always have been. That's why other guy did wires haha
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Corsa_Sport21
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If it came out a converted car,you shouldnt need to extend the wire.Should have already been done.
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Generation
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Very true
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Corsa_Sport21
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Did you hear/see it running??Why was the loom removed from the engine??
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Generation
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/3378/dsc00904.jpg
Run a wire to the red or black ignition live wire picture loose above to get the fuel pump relay to work fine... (Some looms don't have this plug)
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Generation
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I have this plug left over 
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Archie
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
If it came out a converted car,you shouldnt need to extend the wire.Should have already been done.
Depends who done the loom, maybe it was extended from the footwell out.
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Generation
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quote:
Originally posted by Archie
quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
If it came out a converted car,you shouldnt need to extend the wire.Should have already been done.
Depends who done the loom, maybe it was extended from the footwell out.
Very good thinking. Since this is going all way to footwell live, can I not just connect to battery?
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote:
Originally posted by Archie
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Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
If it came out a converted car,you shouldnt need to extend the wire.Should have already been done.
Depends who done the loom, maybe it was extended from the footwell out.
So then he should have the extended wire.
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Archie
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If it was hardwired they mighta just unplugged the wire from the loom then?
Can never tell with valvers any cunt could have been in about it. I've seen some rough bastard shit in my time.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Yeah it does sound like it has been removed without care seeing as the loom was unplugged from the engine.
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Generation
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Been told that switch was bypassed at the ecu
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