Just a couple of questions regarding VP Calais 5L

[stockyvrcalais]

Hi guys and gals, got a couple of quick questions, the check engine light comes on after a few seconds from starting the car, did a fault check but keeps coming up 12 (ok), also while i was checking for codes i noticed the electric fan was not running, checked fuses and relay etc but all look good, any ideas would be a great help, thanks.
Ps, its a VP Calais 5L.

[shreks vp]

which light? is it the engine light that looks like a engine or is it the check light looks like this (!) also the v8 has a clutch fan so that mite be why fan dont come on and its best to read computer straight after light comes on or if it reads 12 let it flash 12 4 or 5 times it may flash another code

[stockyvrcalais]

hi yes its the light that looks like an engine, and the fan im talking about is the electric cooling fan in the front of the radiator, its supposed to come on when you bridge the aldl plug

[hi_ryder]

dosent flashing 12 times means is code 22? heard someone at work say that the other day cant remember the math on it. hes a got a vn ss thats flashing what he thought was 12. the car wont start...

[stockyvrcalais]

gday hy_ryder, well with mine it does 1 flash, pause, then two quick flashes, indicating "12" but while car is running the check engine light is on and cant work out why, and to be honest once it has started and running it runs great with plenty power...........

[VR028]

that front fan is for the a/c only. it doesnt come on during general use. turn the a/c on while stationary and wait and see if if it comes on to confirm its working

[stockyvrcalais]

anyone have any ideas?

[stockyvrcalais]

also 1 more question, gonna sound stupid, but to check the timing on a 5L VP, im told to earth out the plug which is used to check error codes, does this mean bridging the black & white wires like when checkig for error codes? Or actually earthing it somehow?

[stockyvrcalais]

also 1 more question, gonna sound stupid, but to check the timing on a 5L VP, im told to earth out the plug which is used to check error codes, does this mean bridging the black & white wires like when checkig for error codes? Or actually earthing it somehow?

ok finally found a thread that went into good detail about this lol

[GTP 85]

If it helps... yes that front fan SHOULD come on when its in diagnostic mode (i.e the plug is pinned)

put the timing light clip on the spark lead closest to the battery, make sure its facing the right way.

put some white out on the timing notch on the balancer, connect the + and - to the battery and away you go

[brodster]

Mate try disconnecting the battery for 10 mins then drive car ,if still cames on just pay to have it plugged in for about $50 to $70 dollars,will tell you whats wrong