197 code reader help- push start button question

[Cro]

Trying to get a 197 to connect to the code reader, and I know I need to get the car into acc (where all the dash lights appear and stay lit)

I'm putting the key car in the slot and holding the start button for about 8 seconds and the lights appear but then disappear again and still the code reader won't connect.

Any ideas?

 

[ForceIndia]

Just press the start button without touching brake/clutch

 

[Cro]

Thats what I was trying dude, if i press once the radio and that come on but I need the next step, just before ignition. Like it would be using a normal key, the different positions!

 

[Sean6545]

to force the ignition, remove card from the reader, press the lock button with the door open, (the locks will lock and unlock) put card in, press and hold start button for 5 seconds.

Failing that, foot on brake press start button to start it and release the foot break so that it does not start.

 

[Cro]

Yep thats where im getting to mate. At least you have clarified I was doing the right thing to get there. Still won't connect though, I just assumed the same code reader that works mk2s, meganes etc works for mk3s? The u380

 

[MicKPM]

The Clio III uses a multiwire CANBUS network. According to the little info I can find on the u380 it won't work on CANBUS systems... for that you'll need to buy the MS300 setup which apparently is the u380's CAN enabled sucessor.

Obviously, don't expect bells and whistles from it like ABS, SRS, ESP/TCS but it'll do basic the EM fault codes all day long.