Paper Clip

[jeff]

Hi does anybody know why the paper clip test does not work on my 1998 ecotec 2 ltr jeff

[coolshades]

out of curiocity what is the paper clip test

[Dan Willis]

<a href="http://www.topbuzz.co.uk" target="_blank">www.topbuzz.co.uk</a> - error code reading on the ECU.

No idea if/why it doesn't work on the Ecotec - I thought it did.

[BenW]

Works on my Ecotec. I do remember reading that it doesn’t work on some (or that some people had trouble at first)...not sure, long time ago, sorry!

[Fraz]

some need the engine running ..others require just the ignition lights on.try both ways

[Stupink]

if all above fails, your just not making the connection right, have corroded contacts or a dodgy loom.

Whats your actual problem? you don't allways need the codes, so if you cant get them for whatever reason.

[jeff]

Thanks for the help there was a bit of corrosion but made the connection the management light just goes out but not flashing any codes