Topic: paperclip codes required (Read 1578 times)

wayneregan · « **on:** 28 August 2009, 17:59:46 »

codes running engine 1212 not running 3131 anyone help to decode thanks

Welung666 · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:06:52 »

12 is the start of the sequence..... nothing to worry about.

31 is an RPM fault (because it's not running)..... nothing to worry about.

I.E. You've got no codes stored

dbug · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:08:16 »

12 Initiation of diagnosis

31 Engine RPM signal (crankshaft sensor) No signal - normal if engine not running.

[edit]Bu**er not quick enough!![/edit]

Richard A · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:10:23 »

No faults stored as said, what is the problem ??

wayneregan · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:12:07 »

thank u for that but still the car is running badly and smells of eggs could it be spark plugs

wayneregan · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 August 2009, 16:23:47 »

please can anyone tell me why my omega is running like poo and smells of eggs ive changed the cats still the same thanks wayne
when u rev the engine the exhaust sounds like its popping or banging and the car fills like its missing thanks
the car is a 3liter elite r reg 98 i thick

Elite Pete · « **Reply #6 on:** 24 August 2009, 16:34:19 »

Hi Wayne and welocme to the forum.
Can you lets us know what Omega you have and what other problems there are.

bob.dent · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 August 2009, 16:36:00 »

Without more info I can't say why it's running like poo, but the eggy smell could be your aircon. The system builds up bacteria over a period of time causing the smell. I believe you can buy antibacterial deodorising packs that you place in the car with the aircon running for 10 mins or so, possibly from Halfords or good car accessory shops. Alternatively take it to an aircon specialist who can treat the system and change the filters.

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 August 2009, 17:00:18 »

Eggy smell is probably the cats if the engine is also running rough. First step is to paperclip it and see if there are any fault codes.

Kevin

wayneregan · « **Reply #9 on:** 24 August 2009, 17:05:36 »

thanks for your comments i changed both cats and lumber switches still the same

Elite Pete · « **Reply #10 on:** 24 August 2009, 17:07:22 »

As Kevin says, your best doing the paperclip test.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687

Where are you located?

Rockhampton · « **Reply #11 on:** 24 August 2009, 17:07:54 »

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Without more info I can't say why it's running like poo, but the eggy smell could be your aircon. The system builds up bacteria over a period of time causing the smell. I believe you can buy antibacterial deodorising packs that you place in the car with the aircon running for 10 mins or so, possibly from Halfords or good car accessory shops. Alternatively take it to an aircon specialist who can treat the system and change the filters.

FYI, Tescos are selling the deodorising packs for about six quid

wayneregan · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 August 2009, 17:10:42 »

i live in rochester kent . can you tell me what paper cliping is please im a bit thick lol

bob.dent · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 August 2009, 17:17:32 »

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i live in rochester kent . can you tell me what paper cliping is please im a bit thick lol

It's a way of reading fault codes without a diagnostic computer such as a Tech2. Have a look here.....
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687

wayneregan · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 August 2009, 18:12:03 »

thanks for all your help going to work now tomorrow ill give the paper clip ago thnks wayne :

wayneregan · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 August 2009, 14:55:55 »

were do u get the codes from

william01 · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 August 2009, 15:05:14 »

post the codes up. someone will tell you quick enough.

bob.dent · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 August 2009, 15:22:02 »

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were do u get the codes from

You get the codes from counting the number of flashes from the EML (engine management light) on the dashboard. If you check out the video in the previous link I posted all will be revealed.

wayneregan · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 August 2009, 17:22:51 »

codes are when not running 3131 when running only got 1212
anyone know what they are please

hotel21 · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:14:05 »

duplicate thread so merging with http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1251478786

hotel21 · « **Reply #20 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:20:37 »

Hi Wayne, I may have made a wee confuddlement with merging your two threads into one (they are the same subject matter)

12121212 is the start/finish of the code initiation and, if the engine is running when you read this result, there are no faults stored.

The 3131 is the crankshaft sensor no signal code. If the engine is not turning then the sensor is not getting a signal, hence throws a fault. If the engine is running when you read, ergo, no fault as above....

wayneregan · « **Reply #21 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:20:46 »

could it be plugs or leads causing it to run bad and smell of eggs

hotel21 · « **Reply #22 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:23:12 »

Check the plugs first.

If you remove a plug lead or three and you see oil on the lead then the cam covers are leaking and the oil is potentially shorting out the plug spark.

Clean out the oil in the wells with kitchen roll/syringe/turkey baster and try driving it again.

wayneregan · « **Reply #23 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:27:28 »

running bad and smells off eggs .ive changed cats and there is no faults on the paperclip test could it be leads or plugs?

wayneregan · « **Reply #24 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:28:40 »

thanks ill try that

Andy H · « **Reply #25 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:48:55 »

Rotten eggs smell from the cats is caused by sulpher (Hydrogen Sulphide H2SO4 IRC). It is only usually noticeable during warm up when the cats are not functioning properly.

If you have had a period of misfiring or short journeys you may have built up deposits in the cats. Longer runs with everything working properly should clean them up again.

Cheap / supermarket petrol allegedly contains higher levels of sulpher (make your own mind up on that one

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Del Boy · « **Reply #26 on:** 28 August 2009, 18:52:07 »

Check plugs if ok, give it an Italian tune up

eddie · « **Reply #27 on:** 29 August 2009, 01:00:17 »

When my dis pack went '2 sparks AWOL' I had the rotten egg smell if thats of any use.

eddie

wayneregan · « **Reply #28 on:** 29 August 2009, 18:48:11 »

what is the best way to change ht leads on car ? do i have to strip to of engine. cheers for that i have no spark on number 1 lead

wayneregan · « **Reply #29 on:** 01 September 2009, 18:45:42 »

thanks to all your help it turned out to be a ht lead no one plus i have oil on plugs so ive striped the engine to replace rocker gaskets . when its all back together ill let u know thanks again wayne

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