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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Replace my HU Challenge...

« on: 24 December 2006, 09:58:19 »

I would go for the Pioneer DEH-P55BT for the extra £5.

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/pioneer-dehp55bt-p-4821.html?cadid=467589baeab65da176010ef6e77a888e

Better headunit, has bluetooth and ipod connectivity if you want it, and you can change the colour of the display to your taste.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: eratic temp gauge. not overheating tho

« on: 03 February 2007, 20:33:45 »

No, they are not that bad.

But like all mechanical parts, they have a finite life.
Water pumps are one of those things that frequently get overlooked on servicing.

I choose to change mine with the cambelt (V6 petrol).
On a 2.0 4cylinder it is imperative to change with cambelt every 40k as it is driven by the cambelt (V6 is driven off the aux belt).

On a diesel it should be good for 50-60k easily. I suspect yours may have been considerably older...

Lucky escape though. That could have been a LOT worse.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Bose system in an Elite

« on: 03 February 2007, 20:37:04 »

  It is entirely possible. I have seen people set the sound to some weird levels in cars...

Also, as the wise one says. Eliminate the obvious/easy first.  

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Aerial cable

« on: 29 January 2007, 19:10:39 »

Good!  

Another job on the list....

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Aerial cable

« on: 29 January 2007, 12:05:55 »

To the best of my knowledge (need to check wiring diagrams) it is the same in the Omega.

I hope so as I have the same problem myself and need to sort it!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Vauxhall Stereo SC 804 CD

« on: 26 January 2007, 19:20:58 »

Well your headunit is not the cause of your dead MID.

As you say, even with an aftermarket headunit you will still get time and outside temp etc.

I suspect you need a replacement.
Now I am trying to remember which one your model has.

Is it a full size display with 3 sections or a half size (bottom bit blanked off) with 2 sections?

Replacements are not difficult to obtain and are very easy to fit..... actually thinking about it, I wonder if yours just has the wrong unit fitted (but not plugged in as there are different connectors on the back) and hence that is why it is not working?

Look up how to remove dash (5 min job) and from there it is a breeze to remove the MID. If you can psot some pics that would be good.

Oh and I would not bother trying to find an original headunit, go for a decent aftermarket one, much improved sound!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Upgrading standard Elite Philips amp system

« on: 12 January 2007, 09:23:41 »

I see no reason why it should be a problem as long as you do the setup properly.

I'll look for that wiring diagram over the weekend.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Upgrading standard Elite Philips amp system

« on: 11 January 2007, 16:29:15 »

Ok, good news first.... yes you can do it that way.

I am a little suprised it is working ok though. I had the same setup but the output from my old Pioneer headunit (DEH-P7700MP) was too high for the inputs on the Philips amp and made it trip out!

Anyway. I will see if I can find out the wiring information for the Philips setup.
If not, I have no doubt one of the others will be able to provide the information.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Audio replacement

« on: 07 January 2007, 22:03:52 »

Ok. I would look at getting decent second hand kit. I went this way and got some bargains.

Some suggestions...

Headunit:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PIONEER-DEH-P7700MP-MOSFET-MP3-CD-HEAD-UNIT_W0QQitemZ270075393217QQihZ017QQcategoryZ39762QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Nice, I used to have one of these. Anything under £100 is a good price.

4 channel Amp.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pioneer-GM-X354-amp-amplifier_W0QQitemZ300067946578QQihZ020QQcategoryZ4950QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Good 4 channel amp at a dirt cheap price.

Sub (and amp)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rockford-Fosgate-Punch-Sub-and-Amp_W0QQitemZ320067679344QQihZ011QQcategoryZ18805QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Audio replacement

« on: 07 January 2007, 09:46:53 »

Well as long as you don't  have the Bose system installed it is really quite straightforward.

The Facelift has more space behind the headunit for the extra wiring will be a big help.

My advice would be this:

Get a decent headunit. Pioneer & Alpine are highly recommended. Don't skimp here.

Don't bother with changing the speakers yet. Simply amp the ones that are already there. The standard speakers are excellent and respond very well to being amped.

Amps... I would recommend a good 4 x 30-40w RMS (ignore any other figures they are meaningless). You don't need more power than this for the components.
Recommended amps are Alpine, Phoenix Gold, Pioneer, Kenwood etc.

Sub. Well I use a 12" JL Audio in a sealed unit driven by a Phoenix Gold amp.
Not hugely powerful (around 125w RMS) but very very effective.

All you then require is a wiring kit and some time...

What is your budget? We can recommend some kit.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: cd auto changer

« on: 10 January 2007, 10:02:26 »

Stuart. Here is the sort of thing you can get cheaply enough.

Finishes soon but worth a bid of up to £45 I would say.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pioneer-car-stereo_W0QQitemZ270076928346QQihZ017QQcategoryZ39762QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Edit: Sold for £30...   for a Pioneer MP3 headunit, you couldn't go wrong at that price!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: cd auto changer

« on: 09 January 2007, 22:22:42 »

Indeed, the CDR500 is ridiculously overpriced for what it is!

You can buy a normal CD player cheaply enough on ebay (£30ish) or a reasonable MP3 player for as little as £60.

A CDR500 is around £60-£70...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: cd auto changer

« on: 07 January 2007, 22:09:57 »

I am with x25xe on this.

The standard headunits are really not that good, and I would look at upgrading to a decent aftermarket one. The difference in sound quality is very very noticable.

You don't have to go down the road of new headunit and changer. A cd/mp3 headunit is an option. You can find some real bargains on ebay.
As a general rule, go for Pioneer or Alpine and you will be fine.

If unsure, jst ask.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: JVC in the meega

« on: 14 December 2006, 13:23:30 »

Time for purchase of the Autoleads adaptor then. Will sort the memory issue, not sure about the display...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: JVC in the meega

« on: 13 December 2006, 23:06:33 »

Switch the RED & YELLOW connectors on the headunit wiring (DO NOT switch round on the car wiring, this would be a very bad idea!).

The headunit wiring should be very easy as these wires are on bullet connectors that simply pull apart.

This will sort the memry problem. As for the display, that is a question of one of the other wires, and I can't remember which one it is!