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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: What is easiest way to make Indicator buzzer louder ???

« on: 26 June 2015, 00:19:40 »

Hi,

My Dad (currently in Hospital  ) has a Omega 2.2 CD Auto Facelift (W plate).

He complains that the indicators "Beep" is not loud enough (and has  left them on a few occasions).

Is there a simple way of fitting a internal 12V buzzer which will give clear audible sound that indicators are on !!!!

He does have a Towbar and single Trailer Electrics fitted if that would make the task easier ?

I can sort it for him whilst he is in the Hospital.

Thanks in advance.
Andy.

Can be done with just 2 diodes 1N4002 or equivalent and a buzzer.

Wire the anodes of the diodes to the black/green and black/white wire on the indicator switch (1 diode each).

Join the cathode's of the diodes together and wire them to the buzzer +

Connect the buzzer - to 0V/Earth.

Simples.

Carl,

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Want to fit a touch screen double din stereo

« on: 14 June 2015, 23:21:13 »

Any one fitted a touch screen double din stereo in there FL Omega, what make did you fit and are you pleased with it?

Do you have a photos so I can see what it looks like fitted?

Thanks

Pioneer Appradio SPH-DA110 and No, It's rubbish.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1q5qldyt8mz6r32/PioneerSPHDA110.jpg?dl=0

Carl,

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: replacement radio/cd options

« on: 25 May 2015, 00:16:02 »

If your car has Bose, be prepared to rewire the entire audio system and speakers

Or just fix a 6 channel amp capable of driving 2 Ohm speakers. Fit the amp under the rear shelf where the bose amp is located as you'll have direct access to all speaker wires.

Carl,

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Total closure of Windows

« on: 01 April 2015, 23:21:45 »

I've never got my total close to work, including the sunroof.

Tried all combinations of holding button's, holding key over, pressing button's multiple times....

Windows work normally on the window switches (press for 1 second and release) and sunroof works when rotating the knob.

Carl,

Does it work from the driver's door lock? 

No idea what  the fault might be ....... just trying to narrow it down 

Nope, Tried key in the lock, still can't get it to work.

The 1 touch windows work and have done the reset procedure and nope, nothing..

Will try the hold all the way down and hold while already down.

Carl,

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Omega General Help / Re: Soft touch coating

« on: 01 April 2015, 23:16:54 »

I've noticed the paint comes off with IPA.

What's IPA. I only know it as Indian Pale Ale. But that's me showing my age 

Also known as Rubbing Alcohol.

Carl,

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Total closure of Windows

« on: 01 April 2015, 21:02:48 »

I've never got my total close to work, including the sunroof.

Tried all combinations of holding button's, holding key over, pressing button's multiple times....

Windows work normally on the window switches (press for 1 second and release) and sunroof works when rotating the knob.

Carl,

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Omega General Help / Re: Soft touch coating

« on: 01 April 2015, 20:56:23 »

I've noticed the paint comes off with IPA.

Had been thinking of wrapping mine but had mixed results with wrapping.. :-/

Carl,

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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?

« on: 08 March 2015, 18:21:52 »

Will you get the remote controls to work, as those types of controls were only fitted to full CAN cars?

Yes, Been working on an interface to use the button's like the standard 6 button's but also to use the extra button's (any button or combination of left and right button's could drive a relay).

Waiting for the PCB's to come from America first (oshpark.com), then will build an interface.

Only thing I've not checked yet is if the wheel will fit and if connections are there already (hoping so).

Carl,

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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?

« on: 06 March 2015, 23:10:54 »

Been working on a new steering wheel to go in the Omega..



Carbon fibre effect on the panels and white LED's in the switches. :-)

Carl,

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Omega General Help / Re: Omega A Digital Pannel code 156.

« on: 06 March 2015, 14:59:48 »

if it is oil pressure fault, can this be why the red F illuminates sometimes in the region next to the speed read out?
i know there is a level sensor on the side of the oil pan, and a pressure sensor at the side of the crank pulley... i have some oil seep from the front engine seal, can this affect the triggering of this code 156?

Yes, The F is there to indicate a fault.

There are 2 oil related signals from the engine to the LCD, 1 is standard oil pressure switch (yes/no type signal), other is oil pressure (which is analogue like temp and fuel). Both should come from the same sensor.

Only know the LCD codes as I have a German LCD e-manual.

It is possible to turn off the fault code display by re-programming the LCD chip.

Carl,

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Omega General Help / Re: Omega A Digital Pannel code 156.

« on: 06 March 2015, 00:04:05 »

It's Oil Pressure signal error message.
Carl,

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: upgrade for foglight bulb front

« on: 26 February 2015, 19:56:54 »

Generally any 'standard' bulb that claims to be 4K+ or equivalent seems to be not for road use so tread carefully.

Does anybody ever turn foglights on on the road  .  Time to start shooting retards again, methinks

It's when they start using fog lights and it's not even foggy that gets me,

I was shamed to see a miggy driving around this evening with sidelights and front fogs on.

Carl,

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Omega General Help / Re: which code reader?

« on: 16 February 2015, 23:24:27 »

This one works very well on all omega's and is used by quite a few long term members on here 

Pm incoming so as not to upset admin 

I'd be interested in knowning which one would work with my early 2001 3.0.

:-)

Carl,

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / GPS Connector Type

« on: 01 February 2015, 21:56:51 »

Does anyone know what type of connector this is? (It goes to my Pioneer SPH-DA110 Headunit)



Also what connector is used for the 2013 Navigation headunit on the Omega, I'm looking to get an adaptor so I can use the existing GPS antenna or replace the whole antenna.

Carl,

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: auto gearbox button

« on: 31 January 2015, 19:12:27 »

It must also be pressed when in 'D'.

Carl,