Recent content by jimmybeattie

Yes it appears to go through them all but then just displays connection link error or words to those effect depending on which reader. I’ve now tried a 3rd reader and still the same

Ok thanks for the advice guys. I am doing it in the correct manor I believe, connect the reader, then ignition on. I have checked the pins on the reader and all look good but not sure how I’m meant to go about checking the ones on the obd port

Hi, i have a generic cheepo fault code reader that i have used on many vehicles before succesfully. However when connecting it to my 197 i get an error of no connection. I know the obd port is getting power because its powering the reader but it just wont connect to the ecu. I also borrowed a...

Haha amazing what a hammer can fix. Gave it a "tap" and it's working again. Thanks for the help guys jim

Had my bumper off to replace a headlight ballast and now the horn doesn't work. I've checked the fuse and it's still fine. I've also taken the bumper off again and removed the horn connecters, cleaned them up and replaced them but still no good. Any ideas? cheers

Found out about the auto lights and it looks like I disabled them by accident so that's now working again. Guess it wasn't related to the drivers dipped beam going out at all

Not 100% sure I do

I don't know if this helps with the diagnostic or not but I've just noticed that the auto function of the lights is now no longer working as well. Not sure if this is a normal issue when a light goes or not?

Hi, my drivers side dipped beam (the xenon one) stopped working today. I took the bumper off and swapped over the bulb from the passengers side to make sure it wasn't that. Still not working. Tried swapping over the bit that attaches onto the back of the bulb (sorry don't know the name of this...

Hi, Tony12345 did you cure fix your daughters car? If so do you fancy sharing your secret because my cars doing something very similar sounding and it would be great to get it fixed Cheers Jim

Ok. I'll try disconecting and cleaning the throttle body this weekend and see if that makes any difference. I'll also have a look at that canister to see if I can spot any problems with it Thanks for the advice so far but any other suggestions please keep them coming

I can understand the thinking about the throttle body causing the stalling but would it have anything at all do do with thur speedo cutting out?

What model of 172 is it you have? I've got a phase 1 and I changed my bulbs last weekend. Very simple job, just twist 1/4 turn anti clockwise and pull out. If you have the handbooks for the car it tells you in there about changing them

Hi guys I've got a 2000 x phase 1 172 which has taken a likeing to cutting out when the revs drop to idle speed. I got some advice on hear previously and everyone suggested it was the icv so I've fitted a brand new one and it still happens. It seams to do it more when the car is hot. Once it...

Right, I got a new icv and fitted it yesterday. At first it seamed to have fixed the problem, eg not cutting out at junctions, but once I got home after a short drive it happened again. Any ideas? Oh and please forget the bit in my original question about the speedo not working because that...