How do I bump the starter from the diagnostic port?

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mcbonio
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Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:06 am

How do I bump the starter from the diagnostic port guys?
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Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:19 am

Remove the valve cover and open the cap on the diagnostic connector. I use a wire with a reverse light switch inline to activate the starter remotely, you can make something similar , or just use a wire to jump the appropriate pins.

The pins you need to jump are numbers 11 and 14. These pins are the same numbers regardless of which type of diagnostic connector you have.


http://www.koalamotorsport.com/tech/art ... valves.asp

not got the wiring diagram with me to check this which i'd recommend
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Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:21 pm

Cheers Jim, I want to do a valve adjust but my socket won't fit between the front of the engine and the radiator and I don't have a ring spanner big enough to turn the engine over.

Thanks chap.
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