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Omega General Help / Windscreen lower plastic seat / retainer loose

« on: 07 May 2020, 10:46:46 »

Whilst attempting to locate a water leak into the drivers footwell, I noticed that the lower rubber moulding between the base of the screen and the scuttle was loose, albeit mainly on the passenger side. Removed the scuttle and found the hard plastic seat / retainer (90460336) was loose and could be moved away from the bottom edge of the screen, and didn't appear to 'grip' the edge of the glass.
Has anyone had any success in using some form of adhesive sealant in small dabs to keep it in place? The lower seat / retainer is just one piece. Can it be removed whilst the screen is in situ? Being hard plastic, it gets brittle over time, and appears to be held in at either end by a small metal clip visible at the end of the moulding.
Whether the loose seat making the rubber moulding loose is contributing, I'm not certain, but the drivers footwell is like a lake, even after this nice spell of weather, but the car has been standing for a while. It isnt coolant, definitely rain water. Currently got the carpet and foam up, just trying to find a source of the leak.
Any thoughts please?

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Cars for Sale & wanted / A 3.2 MV6 SALOON FOR SALE BY AUCTION AT BCA BLACKBUSHE

« on: 30 October 2019, 23:41:57 »

For those interested, as the title CLEARLY states, there is a 3.2 MV6 coming up for sale by auction at BCA Blackbushe on the 1st November. It looks pretty clean / genuine but obviously needs to be seen in the flesh.....

Brief details -
03 reg,
Black, with black leather interior.
68, 493 WARRANTED miles with partial main dealer service history.
MOT until 29th March 2020.

I have posted this for info only in case any OOFers may be interested - I DO NOT OWN THIS CAR AND HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT OTHER THAN KNOWING IT IS UP FOR AUCTION THIS COMING FRIDAY  !!
Please read the above carefully and don't ask me how much I want for it because I don't own it...!!
If you want more info please visit the BCA website.
Auction starts at 9.30am.....

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Cars for Sale & wanted / 3.2 MV6 Estate For Sale at BCA Paddock Wood

« on: 19 October 2019, 12:54:03 »

For those who may be interested, there is a 52 reg Nocturno blue Omega 3.2 MV6 estate up for sale at BCA Auctions at Paddock Wood on Tuesday 22nd October. 133k, NCDC 2013 with colour sat nav, black leather, and no eml lights on the dash on tick over.
Not presented well at the moment, and needs a bath, but it still may be a cheap enough car.....
Auction starts at 9.30am....

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General Car Chat / Is the Omega a future classic? The Daily Express says so.....!

« on: 18 August 2017, 00:07:24 »

If you need to justify to your other half why you need to keep your Omega, read this interesting article by the Daily Express, but only if you have a V6 version apparently - the a 3.2 Elite preferably....

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/841995/Future-classic-cars-UK-for-sale-cheap-Jaguar-Mazda-Citroen-Vauxhall

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General Car Chat / Renault Trafic brake problem - any ideas?

« on: 05 May 2017, 16:28:10 »

My son has a 2008 Renault Trafic 2 2.0 DCI 115 van, which has developed a strange brake problem. These are the symptoms as he has described them.
He left work, and said he felt the brakes seemed to be binding slightly. Joined the motorway, and after approx five miles, said the brakes were binding so much that he had to drop down a couple of gears to keep moving. Came off at the next exit (approx. 5 miles from joining), and the brakes were smoking. Stopped and then tried to set off, but the brakes were binding so much that it was difficult to even pull away. He said there was smoke coming from all four wheels, but excessively from the front nearside.
When I went to the van later that day, it had cooled down, and the brakes had released, although extremely spongy, presumably due to the brake fluid having boiled, they worked ok.
An examination revealed that the there had obviously been tremendous heat at the fns wheel - the dust seals on the caliper pistons had melted, the bottom balljoint boot had melted, the front nearside pad material had parted company with the backing plate, and had left a heavy deposit of fraction pad material on the disc face. The plastic hub cap had even melted around the wheel bolts! The disc itself looked like it had been red hot as it was a red colour (not rust) around the edge.
As smoke was coming from all wheels, but excessively from the fns, I assume it isn't just a fault with one caliper sticking, especially as they released when cold.
A diagnostic check revealed the following codes - PO571 Brake Signal, P 2299 Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit, ABS 95 ECU supply voltage too low.
It obviously needs new pads; I will be changing the front flexi hoses, the bottom ball joint, fitting new seals etc to the caliper (or a good known used unit).
I wondered whether there was a fault with the master cylinder, or servo that may cause the binding brakes?
Would a 'brake signal' fault cause these issues, or is it more related to the brake lights?
He also threw in that that the brakes were binding slightly several weeks ago, but nothing like this instance, and when he came back to it two or three hours later, they had released and have been alright up until this last instance.
Any ideas or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!

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Omega General Help / Removal of boot release button / switch

« on: 25 September 2016, 09:36:58 »

I have noticed that the boot release button on the central console on my 3.2 saloon has gone very 'sticky'. I have read this is quite common when the rubberised finish deteriorates. Cleaning it has no effect at all.
How do you remove the switch - does it involve taking the NCDC radio out first?
Better still, can the cover (the bit that has gone sticky) be removed and replaced if I can get a better one from a breaker? I have removed the ashtray, and with a mirror can see one (of probably two) yellow lugs by the cover that I assume need releasing.
Haven't asked as yet, but anyone know if the complete switch (or cover) is still available from VX?
TIA.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Phillips CCR 2006 radio oddity

« on: 22 September 2016, 20:50:56 »

My 2003 2.6 Elite has the Phillips CCR 2006 fitted. Over the last few weeks, when I start the car, and it had previously had the radio mode selected, it starts playing the CD's of its own accord. I can press the tuner button and it changes to the radio, but if I switch off and leave the car, when I return and start the car, it 'defaults' back to the CD's.
It's the original radio for the car from new.
Any thoughts?

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General Discussion Area / Caravan awning size

« on: 02 June 2016, 19:48:26 »

Just looking for a bit of advise from OOFERS with caravans......
I am wanting to buy a used awning for my caravan. The caravan manufacturers state the awning size from ground to ground round the awning channel for my caravan is 800cm.
The awnings I am interested in go up in 25cm increments i.e. size 6 is 775-800 cm, and size 7 is 800-825cm.
Question is, do I go for the smaller size or do I go for the bigger size as both cover the 800cm size I require? Has anyone any experience of this aspect buying the most suitable awning?
I have spoken to several caravan dealers who have given mixed info, none of which convinced me as to which to go for.
Any info would be much appreciated.

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Omega General Help / Saloon self levelling shockers

« on: 31 March 2016, 12:49:10 »

Have noticed this previously, but whilst doing a job under the car today, it reminded me to ask....
Why on a saloon with self levelling shockers, is the head of the offside lower mounting bolt shrouded in a strong cupped washer, when the nearside is just a thinner slightly dished washer?
The shocks are the same and not handed, and the mounting point on the hub assembly is the same.
Any thoughts...more intrigued than anything else..

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Omega General Help / Pollen filter - which way up?

« on: 11 March 2016, 19:36:36 »

Just had a bit of a mental blank  ......just removed the carbon pollen filter to renew it. It was fitted with the air flow arrows pointing upwards towards the windscreen. Can anyone confirm this is the correct way for the air flow?

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Omega General Help / V6 catalytic converters - difference between 2.6 and 3.2

« on: 24 January 2016, 22:30:11 »

Although I recently asked this in conjunction with a relevant but different topic, no one come up with any answer, so I thought I'd put in a topic of its own.....
I know they are not available new anymore, but Vauxhall list 2.6 and 3.2 cats with different part numbers, although aftermarket such as those made by cats2u and BM cats list them with the same part number.
I know the after market list some parts as 'one fits all' for all models, whereas VX may have various part numbers, but does anyone know the actual difference between the VX 2.6 and 3.2, and has anyone had experience of fitting 2.6 cats to a 3.2 without issues?
TIA

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Omega General Help / Elite boot spoiler - recommended adhesives to use

« on: 20 September 2015, 16:37:51 »

I have got a replacement boot lip spoiler to replace a damaged one on an Elite saloon. Getting it off the donor boot lid (which was corroded) wasn't easy, but managed it successfully without damage. Had the new boot lid and replacement spoiler sprayed and are ready to fit, but anyone any experience of which is the best adhesive to use? Are any better than others for easy excess adhesive removal, minor adjustment before going off etc etc?
Any other tips welcomed.
Thanks in advance!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Mystery wiring and connector block!

« on: 30 March 2015, 11:26:33 »

Whilst changing my heater fan speed controller, tucked up by the wiring harness running by the heater ducting to the passenger side vent, I found a black multipin block connector (with a swivel locking mechanism). It has the following coloured wiring to it - red, black, grey/yellow, 2 brown, and black and blue taped together going into a single black sleeve (giving the impression further up the wiring that it is a single thick black wire).  It runs across towards the centre console and disappears behind the climate control buttons area.
The car is a 2002 3.2 Elite saloon.
Any ideas what it might be for? Wondered whether it may be for a telematics system in the glove box (although this car doesn't have it fitted).
I took some pics but can't figure out how to attach them to this post!!
Thanks

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / NCDC 2013 with GID - language has changed to German!

« on: 25 March 2015, 00:14:48 »

On my 2003 3.2 Elite estate, with a NCDC 2013 unit and GID, the language has changed to German! I have tried to change it back to English, but am struggling. I can't find any specific reference to it in the audio manual.
Does anyone know why it does it, and the procedure to change it back to English?
Thanks.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / De-pairing a NCDC 2015 from its donor car

« on: 25 March 2015, 00:04:34 »

 I have a 2002 3.2 Elite saloon, which is for breaking. It has an NCDC 2015, with telematics in the glovebox and a CID. I asked my local VX tech about de-pairing the unit from the vehicle in order that I could fit it, or at least the CID, at some point to another Elite, but he hadn't a clue about how to do it. Is it done with a Tech 2? Any info on the procedure would be greatly appreciated, so I can possibly pass it on to him.
Thanks