Corsa ECU codes

Oct 06, 2003 2 Replies

Thanks Tim.



OK, I've pulled the codes by shorting the connector in the fuse box - now I'm more confused. According to this page:

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1997 Corsa should have a 10-pin GM-Multec system, but the connector was16-pin like the Simtec 56.5 systems? (looked exactly like the Simtec pic) Anyway, shorted pins 5&6, switched dash lights on, light flashes 1 2 1 2 1 2



8 5 8 5 8 5 which from the Multec codes means the immobiliser has the wrong signal - could that cause all the problems we're having??

I also tried it with the engine running but the light just flashed on and off randomly - no pattern I could see!



Any ideas if it is the immobiliser or what?



Cheers, Tom



========== Original message: ============ I've been having problems with my R reg Corsa Merit 1.2. For a few months the engine management light has been going on and off, but I ignored it until now cos the manual says if it goes off again then there's no problem (!)



Just in the last couple of weeks the car feels like it's 'pulling' and the engine note sounds wrong. Thought it could be running on 3 cylinders so checked HT leads & everything seems ok. The petrol consumption's just about doubled now as well - could this be something to do with the ECU's 'safe' state when it goes wrong (ie mix too rich & timing off)??



I'd appreciate any thoughts you have!



Cheers, Tom.


fuse box - now

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connector was

Simtec pic)

flashes 1 2 1 2 1 2

has the wrong

Chances are that your car has the later 16 pin OBD, fitted from '95 onwards.. Meaning you need a dedicated FCR reader to read the fault codes. Mike.

flashed on and

few months

ignored it

there's no problem

'pulling' and the

cylinders so

consumption's just about

ECU's 'safe'

Your best bet now is to pay someone to read it. I recommend a Vauxhall dealer but some other people have the equipment too.

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