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[ianph]

Ok thanks for that Johnathan.

Could anyone recommend any sites to buy these parts from or generally any other websites for help,parts etc?

[jonathanh]

well the bulbs are typical twist fit panel bulbs - Halfords or anywhere like that really.  they are really common.  don't spend money you do not have on replacing parts that might be suspect, do the paperclip test first

Actually, if you really want to save your pennies, pop the instrument panel out and swap a known good bulb from another light into the engine warning light as a temp bodge

p.s. where are you? update your profile someone may be near to help

[ianph]

Ok i got the dash off and the EMS bulb was missing(ominous).
Swapped bulb and got it working.

Did the paperclip test(i presume its a 4 digit code as it went straight to test codes).Got the following fault codes:

10-3-3-5
1-6-9-10
10-1-10-10
10-3-4-10
10-3-5-1

It then started repeating itself.This is the first paperclip test ive done so please forgive any errors.Dreading the results but could someone please be so kind to translate them for me?

Thanks.

[Martin_1962]

0335 Engine not running
1690 Faulty Lamp
0100 MAF
0340 Cam Sensor
0351 Coil Pack - 1 & 4

Suggest check plugs - expect full of oil, or worn out
Definately Cam sensor

0335 because it was off
MAF may clear
1690 is now fixed

[Martin_1962]

Coil warning is usually plugs or leads on way out.

Could be leaking cam cover onto plugs, or knackered plugs

[ianph]

Thanks for that.

For some reason after i had done the paperclip and put the dash back the EMS light is intermittent.If the light stays on the car will run lumpy and max out at 4500rpm but quite oten the EMS light will stay of and it runs like a dream.

Could this be a problem with the ECU aswell as thefault code problems?

Any suggestions of best places and which brand etc of parts that i need?

Thanks very much.

[jonathanh]

very unlikely to be ECU problem itself.  It sounds like the previous owner had a minor fault (cam sensor???) and took the bulb out to cover up.

your eml light sometimes coming on and then not others suggests a flakey cam sensor.  first take it out and clean it + inspect wiring.  Next step would be: replace cam sensor with VX part.  I'm not sure about pattern parts sorry.

ansl you can clear stored fault codes by  turning the ignition on and off for 30 times.  No need to start but you do need to wait until the start sequence for the ECU completes (i.e. the engine light goes out).  Then start up and run.  If the EML light is on, repeat paperclip test and address the fault code stored.

Only replace known faulty parts: that's the cheapest way of doing things.  

[ianph]

Right,

I have cleaned the contacts on the cam sensor and for now,when motor is started the eml light stays out(fingers crossed it stays that way.)

Before starting up though,the eml light does stay on,indicating there are still other faults???

Do you suggest i try and clear any old faults using the 30 turn technique and then run another paperclip test?

By the way,thanks so much for all the help given so far its been a godsend!