My engine management light came on this afternoon and it's only been a month since the 45k service.

Only problem is, I really need the car next week and the earliest my local dealer can see the car is Friday.

Does anyone have an ECU reader in the Reading area that I could plug to pull down the code?

 

Some will tell you to reset it. I like to know what it is.

Is it flashing?

Ive got one but im in Dorset!

MB

 

Budgie has one IIRC and he isn't too far away.

 

you need a paperclip ..

I'm in Reading ..

 

 

You can get the code off the ECU with just a paperclip .. I have done this a few times (esp when doing my SC install).

You'll get a 2 digit code, and then can look it up on the FAQ.

I made a post about it ages ago.

 

It's not flashing but I did have to start the car using jump leads as the battery was flat....

Probably just a spike but I would rather know...

 

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...d,and,paperclip

I'm in Reading (Tilehurst) and I have a paperclip in my car, where about are you?

 

What's supposed to happen? a noise, spark?

 

With the paperclip?

You earth that pin, and turn the key to IGN, and the engine light flashes.
You count how many, and then look it up in the FAQ.