Checking error codes VR/VS (Revised)

[VS_Pete]

Solenoid has to be replaced.

 

[VS_Pete]

Done on the 13th with service all good till today it`s back.

 

[Sportyman1992]

This is a revised version of Darren's How-to. This just has pics added for those of you who get stuck.

Locate the diagnostic connector under the the steering column on the drivers side.

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Grab a paper clip and bend it like this:

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Bridge pins number 5 & 6 which are located on the top row counting from the left.

It should now look like this:

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Jump into the drivers seat and turn the key twice (so lights are up on the instrument cluster).

If you bridged out the correct wires 'Check Engine Lamp' will be flashing (the engine fan will also run - this is normal).

The flashes are divided into 2 groups with roughly a second between each. You can read the flashes as follows:

The first series of flashes is tens, so for example lets say the first flash simply flashes once, this means the code is 10. After the pause (~1 second) a second series of flashes will appear, if this number is 2, the code it is spitting out is 12 which means everything is fine.


Another example just so you're sure

The first series of flashes you count is 4 meaning 40, the second series of flashes is 3. Adding the 40 and the 3 will give you a code of 43 which means the Knock sensor circuit is experiencing problems.


Each code the computer picks up is repeated three times with ~3 second pause between, so its wise to sit there to make sure there isn't any problems it has picked up.

Once you are finished turn off your ignition and remove the paper clip. It is important to note not to drive the car around while have wires are bridged as this will prevent new codes from being logged.

Any questions or queries please feel to contact me at anytime.

Checking the computer for codes is used in conjunction with the computer Fault Codes located here

Hey mate, could I use a bobby pin if I don't have a paper clip?


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[Pollushon]

You can use anything that conducts, even wire in a rocker switch.

 

[Sportyman1992]

You can use anything that conducts, even wire in a rocker switch.

Cheers buddy


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[Sportyman1992]

Could I use any type of wire like speaker wire (copper wire?)


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[Pollushon]

Yes. Anything that conducts. Anything.

 

[Sportyman1992]

Thank you


Thanks and best regards,
Adam

 

[bugadifino]

G'day all,

My VR V8 Caprice has started playing up in Ballarat, yup bloody old here.

First thing in the morning (when it's icy cold), it won't start on either LPG or Petrol. I recently replaced the coil & Ignition Module (with a rebuilt one), so thought I best check it's codes.

I jumped the terminals, the fan came on but NO engine light. So, I pulled the Instrument Cluster out to check the globe & it appears OK, but just incase I swapped it with a known good bulb. Reconnected & same thing. Fan comes on, but NO Engine Light.........

Does anyone have an idea?

 

[shady917]

is there a video somewhere that shows how to do this?