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KIFF
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Registered: 12th Dec 05
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14th Sep 06 at 16:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ive got a 1.2 16 valve corsa t reg 1999 x12xe engine .....
i cant do the paper clip test to find out fault codes as the diagnostic plug does not have the required pins.

does anyone know what type of diagnostic tool i need to buy to read them?

cheers

Kiff

ps i know this should really be in help zone, but i need a quick reply as im just about to buy one
burgess
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14th Sep 06 at 17:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
dont know of any readers that will fit the tech 2 plug?
I know small garages with the likes of a snap on scanner will be able to read you the codes
I would do it for free but it would cost more in petrol than taking it to your local vauxhall for a tech 2 check!
csweatherston
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14th Sep 06 at 17:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
nearly any obd scanner should be able to read the codes, snap on, omiscan, sykes pica', tech2 etc
Sam
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You can do the paperclip test. I can't remember for certain, but I think it uses the SimTec system, not Motronic or whatever the other one is called.
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quote:
Originally posted by csweatherston
nearly any obd scanner should be able to read the codes, snap on, omiscan, sykes pica', tech2 etc


My mechanic has a portable Snap On one, quite funky bit of kit, although he said it cost about £5k with all the bits.
csweatherston
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14th Sep 06 at 17:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
same as mine ......ive only baught the gm pod tho.....lol
KIFF
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14th Sep 06 at 18:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
any ideas whether the tech 2 kits that are on ebay are any good
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Vauxhall-PC-Diagnostic-Interface-OBD2-Tech2-Tech_W0QQitemZ330028550066QQihZ014QQcategoryZ30921QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 
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