Code reader, East London/West Essex. - Page 2

sye73 · May 14th, 2014, 20:48

@Luxobarge
Thanks for clarifying ; just read the 'EOBD Engine Fault Code Reader for all 2001+ petrol and 2004+ diesel cars (GCR05)' in description and thought it might not work

Paffel · May 14th, 2014, 22:50

Tetley, I know you've not had this car long - did you have the light when you bought it and you're just trying to clear the light?

If so, just disconnect ground connector on battery for 24 hours. Should clear the code there for you - then see if anything comes back.

Tetleysmooth · May 15th, 2014, 06:08

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Originally Posted by Paffel

Tetley, I know you've not had this car long - did you have the light when you bought it and you're just trying to clear the light?

If so, just disconnect ground connector on battery for 24 hours. Should clear the code there for you - then see if anything comes back.

Cheers Pat.
I got very little paperwork with the car, so consequently no code for the radio/cd/tape, so disconnecting the battery isn't an option, unless I really, really have to.
Yes mate, the light was on when I got the car, but very cleverly disguised by a small piece of black tape. I didn't see it. Shame on me.

dannyboy101 · May 15th, 2014, 21:55

I have a code reader. But i'm in Croydon area of south London. If thats any help to you.?

Tetleysmooth · May 16th, 2014, 01:38

Thanks Dannyboy.
I think I'll just wait and get one of those cheapy ones.
As long as it does the job once, I'll be happy.

kevinbis · May 16th, 2014, 14:43

I am in chadwell heath and got VOL-FCR I will read it for you if you want to pop round.

Tetleysmooth · May 17th, 2014, 14:42

Thanks for the offer kevinbis. Much appreciated.

Went round to a work colleagues house this morning after work - about 6am.
His son, who finished work at the same time, plugged his code reader in for me with a laptop, and it brought up code PO172, fuel trim too rich.
Did a bit of research when I got home, and it seems like the most likely suspect is the vacuum pipe elbow on the inlet under the power steering gubbins. Will be taking a look at that over the weekend.
The light is out for now though.
Thanks for the replies people.

May 14th, 2014, 22:50	#12
Paffel VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: Paffel	Tetley, I know you've not had this car long - did you have the light when you bought it and you're just trying to clear the light? If so, just disconnect ground connector on battery for 24 hours. Should clear the code there for you - then see if anything comes back. __________________ Current;'01 S60 T5 Previous; '98 V70XC, '97 V40 2.0, '94 855 T5,'02 S60 D5,'97 V70 AWD,'90 740 Turbo,'97 855 T5 Auto,99 V70 10V,'04 S80 D5,'99 V70R AWD

May 16th, 2014, 14:43	#16
kevinbis VOC Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2017 10:58 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Shoeburyness, Essex View Photos By: kevinbis	I am in chadwell heath and got VOL-FCR I will read it for you if you want to pop round. __________________ Volvo V70 T5 CD 1997 Audi TT 2003

May 14th, 2014, 20:48	#11
sye73 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 19:59 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London View Photos By: sye73	@Luxobarge Thanks for clarifying ; just read the 'EOBD Engine Fault Code Reader for all 2001+ petrol and 2004+ diesel cars (GCR05)' in description and thought it might not work

May 15th, 2014, 21:55	#14
dannyboy101 Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2020 23:07 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey	I have a code reader. But i'm in Croydon area of south London. If thats any help to you.?

May 16th, 2014, 01:38	#15
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	Thanks Dannyboy. I think I'll just wait and get one of those cheapy ones. As long as it does the job once, I'll be happy.

May 17th, 2014, 14:42	#17
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	Thanks for the offer kevinbis. Much appreciated. Went round to a work colleagues house this morning after work - about 6am. His son, who finished work at the same time, plugged his code reader in for me with a laptop, and it brought up code PO172, fuel trim too rich. Did a bit of research when I got home, and it seems like the most likely suspect is the vacuum pipe elbow on the inlet under the power steering gubbins. Will be taking a look at that over the weekend. The light is out for now though. Thanks for the replies people.

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