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[Kevin Wood]

Removed the ignition lock and switch on the the 3.2 as occasionally it fails to start with no dimming of lights. All battery connections and earth strap connections appear OK, and are not getting warm when running, hence replacing the electrical switch (£8 inc postage) to eliminate as a problem. The indications are identical to those I had on the TD a year or so ago, so I am hoping this is the same (switch) problem. While in there I have dismantled and cleaned the mechanical switch section which was mucky inside, although all sliders are in good shape.

If that doesn't fix it, bear in mind that the signal to the solenoid passes through the auto box selector switch on the petrol models, I believe. Not unusual to get a bit of moisture in there in this weather.

[Shackeng]

Removed the ignition lock and switch on the the 3.2 as occasionally it fails to start with no dimming of lights. All battery connections and earth strap connections appear OK, and are not getting warm when running, hence replacing the electrical switch (£8 inc postage) to eliminate as a problem. The indications are identical to those I had on the TD a year or so ago, so I am hoping this is the same (switch) problem. While in there I have dismantled and cleaned the mechanical switch section which was mucky inside, although all sliders are in good shape.

If that doesn't fix it, bear in mind that the signal to the solenoid passes through the auto box selector switch on the petrol models, I believe. Not unusual to get a bit of moisture in there in this weather.

 

[JDX]

Fitted a new air filter to the spare car...exciting Huh! 

[tunnie]

Drove to Serek’s in it. 

[amba]

Got wet replacing the faulty drivers door locking solenoid,for a good replacement.

Then spent 3 hours drying out whilst the contact adhesive set on the plastic section of the door card that seems to want to fall off when ever card is removed.It wont this time as has self tappers and a very large helping of araldite to hold it.

Now waiting for rain to ease up then I can refit door card.....good news is locking system works without faults now 

[Doctor Gollum]

Fitted a set of xenon lights to it.

If you only make one change to your Omega, this should be it. Ignoring the fact that I replaced all the bulbs and fitted led sidelights, the difference is astounding.

Compared side by side, the xenons make the original halogen lights look like sidelights, it really is that marked a difference. I knew the old lights were shit, but am actually looking forward to driving it in the dark

I will be fitting washers to it before the MoT, but the adjusters work, so it has level control at least.

[Shackeng]

Got wet replacing the faulty drivers door locking solenoid,for a good replacement.

Then spent 3 hours drying out whilst the contact adhesive set on the plastic section of the door card that seems to want to fall off when ever card is removed.It wont this time as has self tappers and a very large helping of araldite to hold it.

Now waiting for rain to ease up then I can refit door card.....good news is locking system works without faults now 

I don't think I've taken one off that doesn't have this problem. Self tappers and a strong glue is certainly the way to go. 

[henryd]

Fitted a set of xenon lights to it.

If you only make one change to your Omega, this should be it. Ignoring the fact that I replaced all the bulbs and fitted led sidelights, the difference is astounding.

Compared side by side, the xenons make the original halogen lights look like sidelights, it really is that marked a difference. I knew the old lights were shit, but am actually looking forward to driving it in the dark

I will be fitting washers to it before the MoT, but the adjusters work, so it has level control at least.

For mot should be auto levelling but tester has no means to check

[Lagondanet]

Took the train. Water pump failed on M1 yesterday afternoon   

Last pump lasted 17 months and 30K miles.

[JDX]

Wiped snow off the windscreen - too bloody cold for anything else 

[Andy H]

Checked & then topped up the brake fluid in SWMBO's Galaxy.

Poxy design - I had to remove the air filter and a section of intake duct to even get my hand on the reservoir.

Hopefully that will stop the occasional "STOP - brake fault' message from flashing up on the dashboard.

[2boxerdogs]

Gave the Jeep its first taste of hard off road use & it performed excellently all hosed off now, that big V8 makes it unstoppable 😎

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Nothing. Spent the last 4 days decorating the bedroom and laying carpet in it. 

[STEMO]

Nothing. Spent the last 4 days decorating the bedroom and laying on the carpet in it. 

[TheBoy]

Not even seen it for over a week