Code reader for a Vectra B?.

[felixx]

My son has a vectra B which is showing the EML constantly.I've got an OBD II code reader,but when I try to get it to read any code on his car,it just keeps saying it can't connect etc.Can anyone advise me of a compatible type that will do the job?. FELIXX.

[rushy]

Have you tried the peddle test, as long as its not a 2.2 petrol.

[Marcosuk]

do the paperclip test mate... think u bridge pins 3 & 5 together then read codes.. first 10 flashes = 0 then normal after that..

[roswell]

Which code reader have you got ? maybe somone local could pop over with a different code reader ?

[felixx]

Which code reader have you got ? maybe somone local could pop over with a different code reader ?

I've got the U480 type,but it doesn't want to talk to the veccy B .Regarding the paper clip and pedal tests,guess what?,his odometer bulb has blown so you can't see the mileage!!.(Thank's for the thought though anyway folks).FELIXX.

[Marcosuk]

Does the eml not light up?? My code reader ms509 worked on vec b..

[roswell]

Iv got a ms509 but the 2 + hours drive to get there probably isnt worth it im sure someone closer will be availble though.

anyone in the manchester area with a ms509 ?

[Marcosuk]

There bound 2 be someone close who's got op-com or similar

[ed taylor]

Strange you should say that about it not being able to read the "ecu" I had the same with our old Vectra B. But I could read the codes with the paperclip test though.

[felixx]

Strange you should say that about it not being able to read the "ecu" I had the same with our old Vectra B. But I could read the codes with the paperclip test though.

Alas no odometer light so can't see the mileage.Thanks to everyone for their input though.I've decided to do a full service from scratch,and clean and eliminate whatever is possible to eliminate as I go along.Then,if that doesn't work it's plan B...........set fire to it!!.FELIXX.