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Omega General Help / Re: Paint code.

« on: 31 March 2007, 09:28:53 »

Nae probs dude.  

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Omega General Help / Re: Paint code.

« on: 31 March 2007, 09:18:37 »

Mark has provided a section on the VIN here.

You should find what you're looking for in that post.  

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Omega General Help / Re: Ghost in the machine!

« on: 15 March 2007, 19:03:45 »

Sounds like a dodgy selector switch to me.  

Resetting probably would appear to make a difference because you'd be holding the selector in to program the roof, perhaps freeing off those sticky/dirty contacts whilst doing so.

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Omega General Help / Re: My Meggy wont start

« on: 11 March 2007, 20:50:15 »

I'm saying nothing.  

What Laidback says though does sound like sense.

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Omega General Help / Re: police cars

« on: 11 March 2007, 20:47:00 »

The weight loss/gain from the reduced trim specification level is offset by the bootfull of signs, cones, stinger, brushes, shovels, lights, first aid kit, crowbars, measuring tapes, handlamps, maps, specific paperwork etc etc that is carried.

What, No doughnuts?  

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Omega General Help / Re: Hazard lights/alarm lights

« on: 11 March 2007, 20:59:26 »

Could it not be the sounder back up battery?

Nope, the main battery should power the horns until it goes dead, that's when the back up battery comes in, only when the main power fails, either by charge running down or by disconnection (tampering).

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Omega General Help / Re: Minor Electrical Probs!

« on: 11 August 2006, 00:36:32 »

You're right Kev.

Sadly, I've just been out to see if this is true.

And yes it is!  If the doors are locked, it won't pop at all.

That's a good point.  Thanks.  

Now if only a mod could add that bit to the end of my write-up.

I prefer it like that anyway.

Besides, someone would usually be getting into or out of the car at the time you're 'popping' so it's not a problem cos you'd have the doors unlocked anyway.

Just gives it that bit of security when you're flying down the M6.  

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Omega General Help / Re: Minor Electrical Probs!

« on: 11 August 2006, 00:19:34 »

Thanks Mark.

When I found the right part of the circuit diagram, it was obvious.

Don't worry about the lack of delay.  I've not, as yet, accidentally popped it and I can assure you, it's absolutely fantastic (getting a bit excited) being able to pop it with the key in and engine running......Oh how the boring evenings just fly by now, me and the missus take it in turns to pop the boot with the key in.  
Oh, how we laugh!

Just for the record, and if you're still concerned about safety, it won't pop if your doors are locked.

My Clifford AG5 locks the doors automatically once i'm moving by monitoring the RPM signal (BlackJax anti hijack feature), so there's no chance of it popping accidentally.  

But it truly is great being able to 'pop it' without having to first kill the engine.

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Omega General Help / Re: Minor Electrical Probs!

« on: 08 August 2006, 22:59:22 »

I've used 4 Allen keys in the past with the ball ends on.

Worked a charm.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

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Omega General Help / Re: Minor Electrical Probs!

« on: 08 August 2006, 19:32:54 »

It changed around 2001, as Vx must have realised taking keys out everytime was a PITA

So did Hilper!!  

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Omega General Help / Re: Minor Electrical Probs!

« on: 07 August 2006, 20:42:01 »

tunnie you sure you have that the right way around my boot button will not work unless the key is NOT in the ignition.

Craig

Mine's is the same as your's Craig.

Well it was, until i carried out the Hilper Mod.  

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Omega General Help / Re: Automatic Gear Selector not lighting up!!!

« on: 16 October 2006, 23:28:44 »

hmmm ... just tried pulling F26 on mine, then turning on ignition and sidelights - number plate light not lit, but gear selector indicator is. So it's unlikely to be that, as the number plate light works fine when F26 is replaced.

Adjusting the instrument panel illumination dimmer made the LEDs glow less brightly - but not go out completely. Are the rest of the dashboard and climate control lights working? (I assume so ....)

Every other light works it's just the gear selector that goes out as soon as you turn on the headlights, turn them of again and the selector light come's on :-/

I'll get a look at this when you're up the road at the weekend Jim. I've had some further thoughts on it and there's a few things i'd like to check out with the "Fluke".  

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Omega General Help / Re: Automatic Gear Selector not lighting up!!!

« on: 16 October 2006, 21:17:36 »

Hi Hillper,
             when we turn on the lights the led indicator goes out completely.

Cheers, (the other) Jim  

Need to type a wee bit faster there Jim.  

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Omega General Help / Re: Automatic Gear Selector not lighting up!!!

« on: 16 October 2006, 21:15:26 »

Jim, you're saying that when you turn on the lights, the gear position lamp goes abnormally dim or off?
And no other lights affected?

It goes off. Completely blank. Turn off the lights and on it comes again.

I thought he was taking the piss at first, but sure enough, that's what happens.  :-?

** EDIT ** I would have looked at the schematic myself, but as Jim's took his own Haynes manual back i can't help.  

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Omega General Help / Re: DIS Pack part number

« on: 21 September 2006, 11:33:02 »

There are three part numbers listed for a 2.5

90444184 (Early Models) £100 Retail - £90 Trade - £75 TradeClub
90511450 (Interim Models) £113.33 Retail - £102 Trade - £85 TradeClub
90541062 (Later Models) £126.67 Retail - £114.50 Trade - £95 TradeClub

If you have your engine/chassis number your Vx dealer should be able to provide you with the correct unit.