Martyn
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Registered: 17th Oct 03
Location: Luton
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Hi there, I was just wondering if I can do the paperclip test on my 1999 1.0 12v corsa, the eml light its flashing and the car starts up then cuts out.
Thanks
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Mike
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Registered: 20th May 06
Location: nr. Skipton, North Yorkshire
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You can't do the paperclip on the X10XEs unfortunately but a flashing EML is an immobiliser issue
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Martyn
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Oh right thanks, its constantly flashes the car will start up for 2 secs then cut out. Do you have any idea what the problem could be caused by?
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Mike
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I'm not that well up on immobilisers, have you got a spare key for it? Could be a dodgy chip in the key you're using.
I'm guessing it's a fault that's just suddenly happened during normal use? You've not been doing work on the car and it's become a problem since then?
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Martyn
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Registered: 17th Oct 03
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Yes Ive got 2 keys for the car, it just started playing up whilst I was driving it so I decided to park it up. When I came back to it, 2 days later the eml flashes fast and the car will start for 2secs then cut out. It will start straight back up but then cut out again, do you think I should leave the battery disconnected to reset the ecu? Or is there a commen fault that causes this?
Thanks again for the help
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
Location: Essex
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not had the key fall apart have you?
It might be worth leaving battery off, that or there is a wiring issue.
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