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[mka306]

Starting to realise why people say the miggy is a never ending project

Took her for a longer drive earlier and I started to notice the auto box didn't seem to settle in gear, almost as if it kept changing its mind, is there something that can be changed to stop this happening or is it doomed to failure?

[mka306]

Now the EML has come on so I did the pedal trick and it gave me the code 0430. No doubt more money to spend, any ideas on this and above post chaps?

[The Sheriff]

Starting to realise why people say the miggy is a never ending project

Took her for a longer drive earlier and I started to notice the auto box didn't seem to settle in gear, almost as if it kept changing its mind, is there something that can be changed to stop this happening or is it doomed to failure?

Yep. Simple fix. Scrap it and buy a decent car.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Starting to realise why people say the miggy is a never ending project

Took her for a longer drive earlier and I started to notice the auto box didn't seem to settle in gear, almost as if it kept changing its mind, is there something that can be changed to stop this happening or is it doomed to failure?

Yep. Simple fix. Scrap it and buy a decent car.

Something french made perhaps?

[mka306]

Thanks for that chaps, anyone with some useful info would be good

[RobG]

Now the EML has come on so I did the pedal trick and it gave me the code 0430. No doubt more money to spend, any ideas on this and above post chaps?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90613.0

[4x4]

Buy a oppsing manual car,if it is put in wrong gear,thats driver error lmfao 

[mka306]

Now the EML has come on so I did the pedal trick and it gave me the code 0430. No doubt more money to spend, any ideas on this and above post chaps?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90613.0

Thanks Rob, not something I have the tools for or the experience but at least your the first to try and help instead of making pointless jokes like the other posters

[4x4]

Buy a mighty frontera,less trouble than an omega 

[biggriffin]

Thanks for that chaps, anyone with some useful info would be good

Remember the Oof is a large family😎 with lots of jokers, you'll get use to em, and the correct answer will always follow...

[4x4]

And the correct answer is,buy a reliable  car........

[biggriffin]

And the correct answer is,buy a reliable  car........

There aren't enough mighty frontera's left.

[chrisgixer]

And the correct answer is,buy a reliable  car........

Says the man in a Frontera pile of shite

[chrisgixer]

Starting to realise why people say the miggy is a never ending project

Took her for a longer drive earlier and I started to notice the auto box didn't seem to settle in gear, almost as if it kept changing its mind, is there something that can be changed to stop this happening or is it doomed to failure?

Most auto boxes benefit from a fluid change if the electrics are in order. So if the gear selector lights and all modes are engaging, then hopefully it's just a fluid related issue.

First thing to check is the fluid level as the guide in maintenance. If that is ok, then a full ATF change is the only real serviceable option. Unfortunately these are hoops auto owners need to jump through before finding out of there is a true fault with the box or not.
I try to service my auto's every 60k, which makes it over due at 127k and it's starting to show signs of slow gear engagement into reverse and drive.

[powerslinky]

Now the EML has come on so I did the pedal trick and it gave me the code 0430. No doubt more money to spend, any ideas on this and above post chaps?

Most 3.2's , because of age ,will show this code unless the sensors have been moved as explained above by others .

Cheap code reader will remove code & EML if lit . I have to do mine about every 6-800 miles. Standard for 3.2 

As for the banter & less serious answers to questions  . . . quite normal for Oof . . .just enjoy it 

[05omegav6]

And the correct answer is,buy a reliable  car........

Says the man in a Frontera pile of shite

Ignore him... he's clearly been drinking

[EMD]

He's fast asleep now even though the vectra owners club
are reviving the nuts off their cars 

[mka306]

Ok that is some great info, I will check the fluid in the auto box and go from there. The cats I was thinking of replacing with sports ones so may be not a real issue. Thanks for the advice gents as always it's very much appreciated.

For those of you that can only give answers in jokes or useless info you can go and take a running.............................Oh I'm just kidding!!

I totally understand the banter and I do enjoy it, christ after 11 years in the military I'm used to it, yesterday was just a bad day for me and I was stressed whilst getting grief from the mrs so it was not taken the wrong way just band timing

[chrisgixer]

Usually in the help section, the banter doesn't start until the op has actually had some help. Even that is beyond the guidelines though as gen dis is for off topic bs. Not the help section. Ya mongrels

[4x4]

Only oppsing jealous as the frontera has been more reliable than omega,can go anywhere an omega cant,and is more economical than omega,and i dont give a flying opps if you want to slag the frontera off,as it is mine,paid for and not on finance and costs me sod all to run,

[chrisgixer]

Only oppsing jealous as the frontera has been more reliable than omega,can go anywhere an omega cant,and is more economical than omega,and i dont give a flying opps if you want to slag the frontera off,as it is mine,paid for and not on finance and costs me sod all to run,

Unless you have some insight into the issue for the op, please take yourself off (a cliff. as you can go anywhere, I suggest you do so   ) to one of the general discussion sections imo.

[4x4]

Sorry no cliffs here at billing but they do have a great off road area 

[chrisgixer]

Sorry no cliffs here at billing but they do have a great off road area 

Do they have a general discussion area?

[4x4]

Yes there is a general discussion group,and its got several oof members chatting in the abs stand,





Next question....

[4x4]

Shouldnt you be in a tyre discussion area tho,as thats your specialist area 

[chrisgixer]

Yes there is a general discussion group,and its got several oof members chatting in the abs stand,





Next question....

Yes, can you offer something on this particular subject of automatic gearbox issues for the op?

[mka306]

Yes there is a general discussion group,and its got several oof members chatting in the abs stand,





Next question....

Yes, can you offer something on this particular subject of automatic gearbox issues for the op?

Not to worry chrisgixer I have enough to go on for now, if the 4x4 group wish to make fun then let them as clearly nothing goes wrong with there beasts and they can go anywhere 

[4x4]

There you go,buy a frontera then and join the oof 4x4 group.

[mka306]

There you go,buy a frontera then and join the oof 4x4 group.

Nah not my bag, I don't do chavy 4x4's, if I were to buy one it would at least be a decent one

[4x4]

I am proud to own a chavy 4x4.....

[mka306]

I am proud to own a chavy 4x4.....

Someone has to be or no one would own them