Help needed on how to read fault codes P-Reg 1.0L K11

[cosmicbass]

Hi all

Having just replaced the front crossmember and sorted the brakes the car flew through it's MOT.

However, it seems to be using a fair amount of fuel as of late and also doesn't run quite as smoothly.

I would appreciate any advice on how to check the fault codes.

I also own an MX5 which is easy to get the fault codes out of it by shorting the connector and counting the flashes of the light. I presume it's similar on the Micra. 1 Short Flash = 1 unit and 1 Long Flash = 10

Does anyone know where the diagnostic connector is? And can anyone tell me what flashes corresponds to each fault? I have a table to read off when checking my MX5.

Many thanks in advance

Paul

 

[mullet]

is it not in with the fuse box im sure i seen mines in there but it could be another plug
but appart from that i havent a clue about diagnostics

 

[joesouthgate]

the dignostics plug is by the fuse box (right of the steering wheel and down) can't remember reading fault codes, says on here somewhere, and in the haynes.

 

[frank]

yeh, short the 2 wires and count the flashes
http://www.micra.org.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=11419&stc=1&d=1231521628

 

[Willenium]

If it's using a lot of fuel and isn't running smoothly I'd personally be tempted to check there's nothing wrong with the throttle body. When my throttle body went the car ran like a tractor and drank like a uni student.

 

[pjg1979]

If you live in the Leeds area I have a RAC Diagnostic Scanner.

 

[cosmicbass]

Thanks for all the replies chaps. All sorted now managed to get codes. There were non. Also checked the O2 sensor - functioning correctly.

Thanks for the offer of the RAC Diagnostics scanner - very kind of you

Paul