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Title: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 05 February 2011, 14:00:02
hi all as per title my engine light has come on on my mg zs has anyone local to me got a code reader to plug in  will happily pay for your time :y    its a 2004 1.8 petrol    thanks
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: Chris_H on 05 February 2011, 14:18:30
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hi all as per title my engine light has come on on my mg zs has anyone local to me got a code reader to plug in  will happily pay for your time :y    its a 2004 1.8 petrol    thanks
I think the fault codes are all written on the boot lid aren't they?

Sorry.  Couldn't resist. ;D ;D

I suppose I should try and be helpful as well.  If it uses a generic (OBDII) diagnostic system and it's something you want to read I would recommend buying a cheap one.  I have a cable and free software here but it's so cheap the journey would be more expensive.  Then if the codes are manufacturer-specific you need to find a listing somewhere to interpret for MG.
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 05 February 2011, 14:21:19
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hi all as per title my engine light has come on on my mg zs has anyone local to me got a code reader to plug in  will happily pay for your time :y    its a 2004 1.8 petrol    thanks
I think the fault codes are all written on the boot lid aren't they?

Sorry.  Couldn't resist. ;D ;D
;D i was wondering who would be first ;D
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 09 February 2011, 21:38:41
bit embarrassing really  i left the lambda sensor unplugged whilst fitting a new heatshield ;D
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 February 2011, 22:07:48
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hi all as per title my engine light has come on on my mg zs has anyone local to me got a code reader to plug in  will happily pay for your time :y    its a 2004 1.8 petrol    thanks


If you are prepared to travel down into Hampshire I think Kevin Wood has a Tech2 ;) ;)
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: omegabsw on 10 February 2011, 00:32:26
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hi all as per title my engine light has come on on my mg zs has anyone local to me got a code reader to plug in  will happily pay for your time :y    its a 2004 1.8 petrol    thanks


If you are prepared to travel down into Hampshire I think Kevin Wood has a Tech2 ;) ;)

Be no good for a Rover tho, I think he has sorted it anway
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 10 February 2011, 00:58:29
yes all sorted  didnt need a code reader in the end   spotted the lambda was unplugged whilst doing a oil change  plugged it back in and all is well and no eml on dash :y
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: skyblue on 10 February 2011, 15:16:02
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bit embarrassing really  i left the lambda sensor unplugged whilst fitting a new heatshield ;D


 You Plumb but thats Rover drivers for ya  ;) ;D ;D








Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 10 February 2011, 16:38:28
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bit embarrassing really  i left the lambda sensor unplugged whilst fitting a new heatshield ;D


 You Plumb but thats Rover drivers for ya  ;) ;D ;D








i was waiting for your input  surprised it took so long ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: omegabsw on 10 February 2011, 16:49:12
Its no fun picking on people with K series engines in their car, its too much of an easy target, you will get branded a bully!
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: skyblue on 10 February 2011, 16:49:18
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bit embarrassing really  i left the lambda sensor unplugged whilst fitting a new heatshield ;D


 You Plumb but thats Rover drivers for ya  ;) ;D ;D









i was waiting for your input  surprised it took so long ;D ;D ;D

 ;D Been working out how to spell it all  ;D ;D
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: skyblue on 10 February 2011, 16:50:46
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Its no fun picking on people with K series engines in their car, its too much of an easy target, you will get branded a bully!


 suppose its better than being called thick  ;D ::) ;D
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 10 February 2011, 16:51:20
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Its no fun picking on people with K series engines in their car, its too much of an easy target, you will get branded a bully!
cause of course the omega is faultless  i win :y  another arse that knows sod all about the k series  oh my god head gasket   not quite 
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: omegabsw on 10 February 2011, 16:53:16
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Its no fun picking on people with K series engines in their car, its too much of an easy target, you will get branded a bully!


 suppose its better than being called thick  ;D ::) ;D

But surely only an uneducated fool would choose such an engine?  ;D
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 10 February 2011, 16:54:33
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Its no fun picking on people with K series engines in their car, its too much of an easy target, you will get branded a bully!


 suppose its better than being called thick  ;D ::) ;D

But surely only an uneducated fool would choose such an engine?  ;D
only a cock would talk so much rubbish ;D
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: omegabsw on 10 February 2011, 16:56:19
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Its no fun picking on people with K series engines in their car, its too much of an easy target, you will get branded a bully!
cause of course the omega is faultless  i win :y  another arse that knows sod all about the k series  oh my god head gasket   not quite 

The one in my tomcat was fine, head gasket wise to be fair. I just didnt ever feel like taking it very far from my house on a really hot day. Something always at the back of my mind telling me not to bother
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: skyblue on 10 February 2011, 16:58:28
Oi I dont mind being called thick but a cock is a bit over the top  :( :o :(
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 10 February 2011, 16:59:51
to be fair they have a bad rep  but touch wood mine runs lovely   and i check all the levels weekly  but i do that with all my cars :y
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 10 February 2011, 17:01:14
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Oi I dont mind being called thick but a cock is a bit over the top  :( :o :(
sorry blue didnt mean to call you a cock  i shouldnt type whilst arguing with my daughter  :y
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: skyblue on 10 February 2011, 17:04:11
The one Rover I wished Id had before they all died was the rover sterling... dont know why but it was always calling me to come and get one but I never did  :-?
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: millwall on 10 February 2011, 17:07:17
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The one Rover I wished Id had before they all died was the rover sterling... dont know why but it was always calling me to come and get one but I never did  :-?
my mrs used to have the 825 sterling  was a nice car  she had it for 3 years of faultless motoring  always regretted selling it
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: skyblue on 10 February 2011, 17:11:11
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The one Rover I wished Id had before they all died was the rover sterling... dont know why but it was always calling me to come and get one but I never did  :-?
my mrs used to have the 825 sterling  was a nice car  she had it for 3 years of faultless motoring  always regretted selling it


 My other problem was it wasnt a good match for my big white box either .... time to move on I suppose  ;)
Title: Re: anyone near to s e london with fault code reader
Post by: omegabsw on 10 February 2011, 17:15:35
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The one Rover I wished Id had before they all died was the rover sterling... dont know why but it was always calling me to come and get one but I never did  :-?
my mrs used to have the 825 sterling  was a nice car  she had it for 3 years of faultless motoring  always regretted selling it

I always fancied a rover 800 coupe, thought I would look a bit of a cock driving one tho. 75's are cool, the V8 one very much so.

Apart from that? not for me ta