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PAPERCLIP TEST
« on: 31 July 2006, 19:59:29 »
I am just about to try yhe paperclip test. Laidback says its best done with engine running. Do I start the engine and then short the pins OR short the pins and then start the engine

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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #1 on: 31 July 2006, 20:19:20 »
Codes are:

12 Diagnotic startup

31 Crank sensor--to be expected as engine not running

16 Knock Sensor 1

What do I need to do??? Is it just the sensor as I always use good fuel.
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #2 on: 31 July 2006, 20:29:11 »
Do you loose the 31 when engine running? (short out pins, and start)
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #3 on: 31 July 2006, 20:32:40 »
Dont know--I'll go and try
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #4 on: 31 July 2006, 20:35:46 »
Yes, just 12 and 16
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #5 on: 31 July 2006, 20:57:29 »
Hi
What diagnostic plug are we playing with here????
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #6 on: 31 July 2006, 21:06:48 »
The OBD socket in the fusebox...
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #7 on: 31 July 2006, 21:08:05 »
Sounds like knock sensor is knackered or unplugged.  Someone will be able to tell you which knock sensor it is (v6 has 2)
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #8 on: 31 July 2006, 21:08:19 »
« Last Edit: 31 July 2006, 21:09:01 by STMO123 »
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #9 on: 31 July 2006, 21:11:02 »
Now I return to the question I asked last night, is it OK to drive in this condition without any major damage?(I HAVE to go on holiday, I am Knackered)
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #10 on: 31 July 2006, 21:13:50 »
Not entirely sure - it may keep retarding the ignition on that bank. Though I doubt it would keep retarding until it does damage, I couldn't say for certain.

Have you done any work recently (ie, is it possible its been left unplugged, or wiring caught somewhere)
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #11 on: 31 July 2006, 21:14:55 »
Is it 16 pin?? and what pins do you short??? A & B ??

Can anyone confirm which system?   Bosch and Simtec MPi?
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #12 on: 31 July 2006, 21:17:49 »
No,nothing that would interfere with a sensor.

Can one the experts tell me where No.1 knock sensor is located and if it is a reasonably easy job to change?
Are these thingies just plug'n'play kind of thingies or what?
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #13 on: 31 July 2006, 21:18:15 »
Read the thread linked to above...

v6 is motronic
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #14 on: 31 July 2006, 21:18:45 »
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Is it 16 pin?? and what pins do you short??? A & B ??

Can anyone confirm which system?   Bosch and Simtec MPi?

Yours is a later 2.2, dont think it would work
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #15 on: 31 July 2006, 21:19:54 »
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Read the thread linked to above...

v6 is motronic

Mines moronic ;D
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #16 on: 31 July 2006, 21:21:13 »
Correct, it will only work on the older engines, the new ones need a fault code reader :(
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #17 on: 31 July 2006, 21:26:40 »
Knock sensor 1 is on cylinder 1 which is the drivers side.

How does it drive, if its knock sensor then you get no ECU light until you first rev it and then it runs very flat (low on pwoer)

Check the wiring has not got caught in the aux belt and damaged
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #18 on: 31 July 2006, 21:30:53 »
Drives absolutely fine Mark. No loss of power and EM light on permanently.
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #19 on: 31 July 2006, 21:32:23 »
Does it ever cut out or struggle to start?
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #20 on: 31 July 2006, 21:34:20 »
No, everything really does seem normal. Got 31mpg to Liverpool and back yesterday and I didn't hang about ;)
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #21 on: 31 July 2006, 21:36:15 »
Its worth giving the knock sensor plug a good clean then......usualy by the EGR valve or on a bracket on the cam cover, simply follow the wire up the left hand side cam belt cover edge....
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #22 on: 31 July 2006, 21:39:26 »
I'll do that tomorrow. Its dark and p******g down at the moment.

The Boy and Mark--Thanks--I am really grateful for your help on this one. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #23 on: 31 July 2006, 21:42:34 »
Not a problem an if it persists you will have to make a 45 minute drive south some time...!
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Re: PAPERCLIP TEST
« Reply #24 on: 31 July 2006, 21:46:03 »
Please dont tempt me Mark. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing someone who knows what they are doing, and is honest, looking at your car....or phone...or telly
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