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Omega General Help / Boot Release problem

« on: 04 June 2020, 15:18:05 »

My boot release only works using the key as the dash switch doesn't work.  I tried changing the switch but it's no different.

When I use the key fob and the boot is open, the dash switch stays lit until it's closed again.

I have checked all the fuses under the steering wheel fuse box and all are good from what I can see.

Does anyone have any idea of what could be wrong?

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Re: Thinking of fitting DRL.......thought's/advice needed

« on: 03 June 2020, 22:31:35 »

it's my car

Exactly, and we're (usually!) a free country, and you're a grown up to do as you like

and I feel they are a safety feature

Just when I was starting to agree with you.... 

Ha ha - dropped myself right in it there ; D

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Omega General Help / Re: Thinking of fitting DRL.......thought's/advice needed

« on: 03 June 2020, 12:59:18 »

Don't listen Dave they are all miserable old bullies 

You're the only one that's seen them!

They are certainly causing some debate and that's a good thing :-)

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Omega General Help / Re: Thinking of fitting DRL.......thought's/advice needed

« on: 03 June 2020, 02:19:17 »

I've purposely not commented on this thread thus far, as some less regular members may not be used to my somewhat forthright views and warped sense of humour.

But now is the time to state that DRLs are the work of Satan. A bloody stupid idea brought about by stupid people in power who think they can legislate against stupidity. Well, DRLs show the result of such stupidity.  Every oppswit around here drives around with not headlights/taillights on, because they don't need to because they have DRLs on their chivvied up Citroen, innit.

So the thought of retro fitting them? WTF?

So, in summary to the original post, its fair to say I am against them, both factory fit and the really crap looking retrofits.

Well, as it's my car and I feel they are a safety feature, I made the call.  That doesn't mean your opinion doesn't count - it very much does.  I made the post to get views, opinions, call them what you will and I am grateful for them all.

You mentioned those that run around at night with just DRL lit and that reminded me of a trip up the M6 Toll at the dead of night and someone was doing exactly that at 01:30 in pitch darkness.

I'm now starting to regret the decision to have them fitted as all you say makes a lot of sense!

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Omega General Help / Re: Thinking of fitting DRL.......thought's/advice needed

« on: 02 June 2020, 15:13:27 »

Well, I got the parts and fitted the DRL's inside the headlights - I can't add a picture but they look not too shabby, overall, quite pleased!

They dim when the side and headlights are switched on so all good.

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Omega General Help / Transmission oil change

« on: 28 May 2020, 16:47:29 »

Is there anyone here that can do an auto transmission oil and filter change for me?

I’m in Carlisle so North West/North East area?

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Re: Thinking of fitting DRL.......thought's/advice needed

« on: 19 May 2020, 20:05:31 »

Every time I see aftermarket DRL's to fitted to a car that didn't come with them, I cringe. I think they look awful. They are never in a good place, look cheap and tacky and never lined up nice and straight. Half of the time it looks like someone has used the Christmas tree light methods of installation.

Sorry. Not a dig, just my opinion.

I didn't take it as a dig, you are perfectly entitled to think what you like and the idea of joining this forum for me was to have such debates about things then make a considered decision!

I do agree with you though as a lot of them look tacky and look like they've just been thrown at the front of the car and been wired in where they landed.

My idea was to get a LED Tube and fit it inside the headlamp as accurately as possible so they looked part of the car.  I managed this with an old MGZT I had with angel eye type lights (they came with all the correct wires and a diagram) and I put them inside the headlamp around the projector lens and they looked really good.

I think for now though, I will use the advice given by the wise Doctor Gollum!

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Omega General Help / Re: Thinking of fitting DRL.......thought's/advice needed

« on: 19 May 2020, 11:57:24 »

Drl wiring is included in the Haynes diagrams for Sweden cars.

If you're that bothered turn the headlights on

Found a couple of LED 501 bulbs in my toolbox this morning so popped them in and will use sidelights......free and no wiring needed!

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Omega General Help / Thinking of fitting DRL.......thought's/advice needed

« on: 18 May 2020, 23:54:48 »

I have been wondering about fitting the Omega with some LED DRL as they do help cars to be seen.

On looking I can get the LED tube and put them into the headlamps and wire them in (they only have a live/ground) but I would need to ensure that they dimmed or turned off when the headlights were switched on.  It would be nice to make this happen without using a switch, but not really sure how to do it.  When I fitted a set to my Kuga, there was a live (ACC) a -ve (to the battery) and another +ve wire that connected to the +ve on the dip bulb so maybe that's the way.

Can anyone advise how this could be done?

Cheers

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Omega General Help / Re: fresh mot

« on: 17 May 2020, 18:08:03 »

Excellent! Good to keep these on the road, one of Vauxhall's best cars in my view.

I love mine so much I haven't driven my proper car since I got the Omega!

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Omega General Help / Re: Auto Box - How many gears

« on: 17 May 2020, 18:03:25 »

That clears it up!

Thanks everyone, at least I know what's what now and I had a read about lock up converters, which are interesting and quite a clever thing!

As ever, competent advice and information, this forum is brilliant because you all make it that way!

Thanks again

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Omega General Help / Auto Box - How many gears

« on: 16 May 2020, 17:46:38 »

Can anyone tell me how many gears the Auto box has in the 2003 2.2 Petrol?

Haynes Manual says 4 but it feels to me like it changes up 4 times so that would be a 5 speed!

Thanks

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Omega General Help / Re: Front Shock Absorbers

« on: 14 May 2020, 17:18:30 »

I've got a pair of 30mm Eibach front lowering springs for a four pot if you fancy a small drop

Tempting, but don't want to have to change the rears as well, and not sure I could stand the harsher ride......but tempting none the less....pm me the price and I will have a think......

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Omega General Help / Re: Front Shock Absorbers

« on: 14 May 2020, 10:20:34 »

Nope, apart from spring rates, they're the same... 17+ years old

Good to know for when I do it all....cheers :-)

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Omega General Help / Re: Front Shock Absorbers

« on: 13 May 2020, 13:52:41 »

The springs on the V6s seem to sag over time with the weight of the engine. So the ride height of the car is effectively lowered. So replacing the springs and the top mounts is a good idea. There's no additional labour, just the cost of the parts.

However if you disturb the front suspension you will also need to get the car correctly aligned by a shop with a pukka four wheel alignment machine. This will cost circa £80-£100. Trouble is that you need to identify somewhere that actually knows what they're doing. And you don't want the factory standard settings. You want the Opel rough road settings as used by Wheels in Motion.

The C**p F*t procedure of marking the strut camber position with a pointless pencil and guessing just won't work.

So it's a good idea to check and replace the wishbones, track rods, nearside steering idler, anti-roll drop links and the centre tie rods unless they're in good condition. Else you'll find yourself doing jobs you wished you'd done when you had the struts out. And repeated alignment costs, not to mention repeated replacement of the front tyres because the inboard tyre shoulders get worn out quickly.

Just realised that you mention the V6 - mine is a 2.2 4 Cylinder and am wondering if the comments and advice still stands, or whether it is specific to the V6?