Topic: New to Omegas...oh my goodness (Read 2141 times)

Waglet · « **on:** 15 May 2009, 18:02:12 »

Hi everyone. Been meaning to get an Omega for some time. Bought one on Wednesday evening. 1994 M reg (M27 UPU) Only 64K. Was fine yesterday, however the engine management light came on on my way home and now is sick as a parrot. Its a 24V 2.5. Any help appreciated as I'm hopless with cars! PS i'm in Milton Keynes

Andy B · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 May 2009, 18:09:39 »

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Hi everyone. Been meaning to get an Omega for some time. Bought one on Wednesday evening. 1994 M reg (M27 UPU) Only 64K. Was fine yesterday, however the engine management light came on on my way home and now is sick as a parrot. Its a 24V 2.5. Any help appreciated as I'm hopless with cars! PS i'm in Milton Keynes

Do the 'paper clip test' and see why the managment light is on & go from there!

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687

Waglet · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 May 2009, 18:52:38 »

Thanks Andy B....the code looks like 1 3 2 Thats bad right?

Andy B · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 May 2009, 18:57:57 »

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Thanks Andy B....the code looks like 1 3 2 Thats bad right?

EGR valve incorrect signal ...... :-/

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1160152415

I'm sure that someone will advise. is it plugged in properly, maybe clogged with sh1te. Not sure really

Waglet · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 May 2009, 19:01:53 »

Cool. You are a star? Where might it be?

Andy B · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 May 2009, 19:10:32 »

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Cool. You are a star? Where might it be?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189893355

Varche · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 May 2009, 19:14:50 »

The EGR is on the top left of your engine as you stand at the front of the car. It is about two inches high and has a plug in connector for the wiring. First step is to make sure that is connected securely.

If you do a search on the forum you may find a picture of an engine. A haynes manual would also be a good buy for general info.

El varche

TheBoy · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 May 2009, 19:17:02 »

Is that the only fault code?

Waglet · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 May 2009, 20:02:02 »

Never having done this before I checked it a couple of times and it seems to be the only code before repeating the sequence. Cheers. The guy is sending me the Haynes manual as I forgot to pick it up when I bought it.
So the EGR is that little pot looking gizmo?

TheBoy · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 May 2009, 20:04:57 »

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Never having done this before I checked it a couple of times and it seems to be the only code before repeating the sequence. Cheers. The guy is sending me the Haynes manual as I forgot to pick it up when I bought it.
So the EGR is that little pot looking gizmo?

Correct.

Waglet · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 May 2009, 20:33:46 »

Thanks for all the help already. Marvlus "site". If it stops raining I'll have a look! Getting dark now as well....job for tomorrow me thinks. Up until tonight I've been pleased with the Omega. Its a lovely looker in the dark plum colour. Only 64 K and everything inside looks great!

humbucker · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 May 2009, 20:54:01 »

congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the fold ;-) hope you get your EGR issue sorted

Turk · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 May 2009, 22:29:56 »

What is the EGR valve and what can happen when it fails?

http://www.parkers.co.uk/advice/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14421

(Posted on another thread, but I thought it relevant here too)

kingplym · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 May 2009, 22:39:38 »

hey waglet welcome

i got my miggy a few months ago and joined this site too stick with it they are lovely motors and the guys on this site can tell you how to fix anything

i also got a m reg m29 ***,

ps you should take down your reg from your first post, this is an open forum

TheBoy · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 May 2009, 07:57:22 »

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What is the EGR valve and what can happen when it fails?

http://www.parkers.co.uk/advice/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14421

(Posted on another thread, but I thought it relevant here too)

Not sure the damage elements of that article are valid, its seems to be purely emmisions

Turk · « **Reply #15 on:** 16 May 2009, 11:17:20 »

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What is the EGR valve and what can happen when it fails?

http://www.parkers.co.uk/advice/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14421

(Posted on another thread, but I thought it relevant here too)
Not sure the damage elements of that article are valid, its seems to be purely emmisions

That suits me

When I read the article I thought "Ooer, don't like the sound of that".
My spare inlet manifold and throttle body is getting the Gunk and Mr Muscle clean up treatment this afternoon. As you previously suggested, my EGR is just not doing it's thing.

Waglet · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 May 2009, 11:19:07 »

Hi again.
Its stopped raining. Did the test again and it still shows 1 3 2 as the only code. So how do I change the EGR? is it a simple job and will something need re-prgramming afterwards? Looks like a big torx is required and a big spanner?
Cheers

Miggy24 · « **Reply #17 on:** 16 May 2009, 11:33:52 »

Weglet where abouts are you as there maybe a member near you to lend you a hand

Waglet · « **Reply #18 on:** 16 May 2009, 11:41:41 »

For my sins I'm in Milton Keynes.....must be loads of Omegas here I should think

stuyg · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 May 2009, 20:47:03 »

hi bud
i am in dunstable and have all the tools you will need but i am only around at weekends if thats any help let me know.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 May 2009, 20:49:05 »

Remove the EGR vale and cut a coke can up to match the metal gasket.

Sandwich this inbetween the valve and the gasket and re-fit.

Waglet · « **Reply #21 on:** 16 May 2009, 21:23:26 »

I've noticed another "sympton". Managed to start the car tonight, (needed to move it out of the way of my garage door) it ran extremely lumpy and smoked a bit but also the brakes felt as if they were not being servo assisted etc. Could this all be connected to the faulty EGR? (merc boy I've messaged you)

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