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TWAG
20-04-04, 06:42 PM
Ive just finished my engine 2l16v conversion and ive got some running problems, engine missfires at certain rev points and is under powered.

I want to plug the diagnostic equipment in to find out how the engine is running etc but when i went to look for the plug there isnt one.

The engine is from a astra gte, can i wire a plug in so i can run the diagnostics? If so has anyone got any wiring diagrams?

Thanks for any help!

LiD0N
20-04-04, 07:39 PM
well i dont think u need the tech plug u can just ground out 2 wires (i think) and then read the fault codes off the flashing ecu light

EHoulton
04-11-04, 10:04 PM
did you find what the problem is in the engine? as i have an astra mk2 2.0l 8v gte and has exactly the same problem like yours.
Thanks
Edward

TWAG
09-11-04, 05:21 PM
yeah, it turned out to be the knock sensor, i had postioned it in the wrong place. I replaced it with a new one and it run fine.

Hope this helps