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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Alternators and Batteries

« on: 16 March 2008, 22:03:00 »

Hope that helps  

Yes. Thank you, search works pretty well.  
I've managed to take off the instrument panel and swapped the faulty lamp with one from my petrol indicator lamp as none of the local factors have one to match.  Also replaced illumination lamps behind the air vents which I didn't know I had before reading about it on this site.  All work fine!

D'ya think I could "Google" a search to find the multi-meter I've misplaced .
I want to retest my alternator voltages suspect the heated seats may lower the charging voltage below 13.6v :question

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Alternators and Batteries

« on: 14 March 2008, 22:45:09 »

See maintenence guides for dash removal

Yep! Thanks, found two very useful guides one with pictures .  
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381
It did occur to me to look and I'm not being lazy however I just don't seem to be able to find bugger all when using the Search.
And it not the first time ....I've not found stuff loads of times.... Hell I didn't find it this time either without trawling through all the pages.(well there were only 5)
but ..... Google it's Not

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Alternators and Batteries

« on: 14 March 2008, 14:00:01 »

I charged the battery from 15.00hrs yesterday until 5.30hrs this morning and the battery barely started the car.  I've had to boost it to get home.  So yes I think the batteries well and truly "cooked".    

.....  At last some good luck for a change .  A neighbour has given me a 75amp van battery.  I'll try this over night to see if it discharges like my old one.  As Kevin say's

Fix the bulb and I'd say you'll be fine.

 

How to take off the dash and will any motor factor have the correct bulb:question

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Alternators and Batteries

« on: 13 March 2008, 17:40:44 »

The terminals seem ok.  I had over 14v when I first fitted the second hand alternator but the battery had just been charged.  I now get about 13.45 with the battery discharged / very low.  I would be happier if the warning lamp worked but I won’t have time to take the dash off until the weekend.  I will double check the voltages in a short while.  I might take you up on your kind offer if a long slow recharge doesn’t do the trick.  I will give you a P.M. to make arrangements.

........2 hour trickle charge on battery ....... ignition on and engine running 13.79v with all lights heater ect on and 14.45v without.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Alternators and Batteries

« on: 13 March 2008, 16:23:51 »

Monday night I noticed the battery light was lit on the instrument panel.  The more I revved the engine the brighter it got.  I got home and parked the car.  An hour later I went back to the car to investigate but the car would not start the battery was flat.  I boosted the battery and restarted the car the red battery light has gone out permanently.  The voltage across the battery terminals was low when engine running so the next day I replaced the alternator with a 100amp Bosch part from the scrappers.  I have recharged the battery overnight but it does not keep the charge.  So before I replace the battery can anyone comment any good advice regarding the matter?  Has anyone had a battery warning light blow before?  If battery voltage is very low will this drop the voltage reading from the alternator (as opposed to the reading when the battery is fully charged)?  Is there any one close to NG11 willing to lend me a spare battery (as an easy way the check if this discharges) or able to source me a discount on one? Would be very grateful.  Thanks

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Omega General Help / Re: tyre wear / suspension adjustment

« on: 01 June 2008, 09:59:00 »

Well, inner tyre wear is a camber issue.....

You could as a temporary setup apply a more positive amount by slackeneing the two lower strut to hub bolts off and pulling the hub upright (the top hole is slotted) and then back them off 2mm ish.......it wont be spot on but will slow the inner tyre wear as a temporary measure only.

Then get is set properly.

If in Notts with this camber issue where would the best place be to take it?

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Omega General Help / Re: Rear window replaced, but...

« on: 02 June 2008, 07:48:02 »

I would too.  I might even take a picture of another omega that has the correct one fitted so they cant dispute you.

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Omega General Help / Re: Now I'm getting code 19!

« on: 18 April 2008, 17:43:08 »

If you look on ebay for "omega crank shaft", often the ads list the vaux part numbers along side the engines they fit.
 
eg. one of the few listed at the moment.
 Omega B 1994-2003; X25XE, Y26XE, X30XE, Y32SE engines
*We can also supply the later crank sensor with the oval plug 3 pin for same vehicles at £44.00 - Part number 90492061*
Vauxhall part number 90492006

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Omega General Help / Re: Now I'm getting code 19!

« on: 18 April 2008, 16:52:20 »

Have I got the right codes for your car?

19 Incorrect Revs per Minute (RPM) signal (crankshaft sensor) Incorrect signal, check sensor
57 Idle air control Voltage low
59 ... ?

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Omega General Help / Re: 0340 cam sensor

« on: 18 April 2008, 16:38:11 »

I had a cam sensor fault over a year ago.  Cured a list of fault codes which came with it by simply cleaning the metal part of the sensor and the part of the engine it leans against.  Never came back.

Who knows it may be the same,  I may have made a tighter contact on the plug.  Father in law says, "if it ain't broke don't fix it."

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Omega General Help / Re: 0340 cam sensor

« on: 18 April 2008, 16:31:50 »

Thanks.

a very useful  cambelt dvd is available from the oof shop,it may help you have the confidence to do the job yourself,and save some money.  

Got that one but it's for the V6 I have a 2lt 4 cylinder.  I'm waiting for the shop the sell the other DVD.

u have to open the cambelt cover to see that sensor ...

The plug to the sensor is visible from the top under the plastic spark plug cover.  It is possible to remove and inspect the plug from this position but of course not the sensor.

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Omega General Help / Re: 0340 cam sensor

« on: 17 April 2008, 14:37:11 »

Humph how strange?
 
I took a look under the plastic strip that covers the spark plugs.  Disconnected the clip plug to see what I could see (nothing), and reconnected it.
Hey presto the lights goes out when I start the engine as normal.
  
How strange?

Now I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth however I doubt this problem has cured its self.  What’s the chance of a bad connection?

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Omega General Help / 0340 cam sensor

« on: 16 April 2008, 22:11:27 »

Hi,  EML light has appeared on my X20XEV engine.  
Paperclip test has shown 10, 3, 4, 10.  As far as I can find on the site this shows 0340 which I believe is the cam sensor.  
So where is it located and how do I change it?
 
Would you buy this item http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-CAMSHAFT-SENSOR-CAM-CAVALIER-OMEGA-VECTRA_W0QQitemZ360042194946QQihZ023QQcategoryZ10404QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Ps.  Cam belt needs doing would it be better to do the whole lot at once?  (I don't feel confident enough to to the cambelt on my own. :-/)

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Newbie Welcome Area / Newbie in nottingham

« on: 28 October 2007, 01:45:56 »

[size=12]A-up!
Just got me first Omega, Mrs P was taken by the heated seats .  2Ltr CD auto Estate on an R plate 74K miles.  I reckon it must soon be due for a cam belt and perhaps water pump change so will be looking for a reasonable place to take it to if any one knows Notts or somewhere close-ish :question[/size]

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Meetings, gatherings, parties etc / Re: Day Trips to the seaside

« on: 21 May 2008, 18:46:31 »

i went to the seaside yesterday,my outlaws live in clacton.probably the worst town in britain,maximum chavness abounds.

He He. "Clacton on sea, the place to be!" so the DJ in that dodgy night club under the pier used to say. I didn't agree with him.

Kevin

the town,they forgot to close down  

I can't comment about Clacton as I've never been.  However I think Morcombe sadly is the town they closed down.  
"bring me sunshine bring me rain"  The statue is the liveliest thing there.