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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Corsa_Convertible on 14 September 2006, 16:38:40

Title: A Few Irritating Electrical Problems!
Post by: Corsa_Convertible on 14 September 2006, 16:38:40

I have recently become the proud owner of a 1997 Omega Tourer

These may be connected, as they seem to be on the same fuse (14) Which is intact.

Firstly the Heated rear window will not work. I have replaced the switch.... and had the relay checked. interestingly if you manually close the circuit on the relay, the light on the switch comes on and the window de-mists.

Secondly, The Recirculation control seems dead. No light on the switch when toggled, and I can't hear any motors whiring or change in the air flow from outside air to inside air. I've changed the switch, still no joy

Finally the cigarette lighter (front and rear)  does not work although the bulb in it's rim does. Tested both with bulb and wire, dead as a doornail!

Any suggestion (or recommendation of a good auto electrician in the Bristol Area) would be welcome

Thanks you!

Title: Re: A Few Irritating Electrical Problems!
Post by: Hillper on 15 September 2006, 23:41:52

I will have a look at my circuit diagram tomorrow.

Title: Re: A Few Irritating Electrical Problems!
Post by: Kev on 21 September 2006, 21:28:51

Have you actually tried changing the fuse? I've seen this before, caused by bad spade connections. Get a new fuse and pop it in.

Also get the meter onto both sides of the fuse, make sure your power is ok there.

I'd be very surprised if all these faults were a coincidence.  ::)

Title: Re: A Few Irritating Electrical Problems!
Post by: Hillper on 23 September 2006, 15:46:01

Thought I'd replied to this already?

Bit of a coincidence indeed!

Assuming fuses are OK (and we won't know unless he posts again!), the A/C control unit sends the control signal to the relay.  Could be the control unit U/S.

I wonder if the other A/C functions are normal?

Title: Re: A Few Irritating Electrical Problems!
Post by: Corsa_Convertible on 26 September 2006, 10:04:03

Sorry Chaps

On holiday for a week. Meeeega performed admirably, also managed to strip lots on bits and bobs off a scraped Omega for which I was only charged one whole english pound!

Firstly

I have swapped the fuse, I believe fuse 14 has quite a bit on it, including the Radio. Everything works except the above.

Secondly

The A/C (Air Conditioning?) Is okay, quite cold! switch displays little orange light when toggled.

Thanks for your suggestions

CC