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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Burning my [s]ass[/s] rear off  :o

« on: 29 October 2007, 19:47:43 »

My driver seat heating works, a bit too well, i think that there is a problem as with the setting on number 1 it is burning my butt off.

The passenger side works better from 1 to 5, is there a thermostat? i am thinking that I may swap the driver and passenger switches to see if it makes a difference?  Are these easy to remove? if not the switches, what else could I check.  I don't fancy losing my heated seat this close to winter  

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Wing Mirror Defrosting

« on: 20 October 2007, 14:32:07 »

Hi all,

With the recent frosty weather (well it is here) I have noticed that the drivers side mirror does not defrost   The rear window and passenger side are fine. The electric adjustments work fine etc, i thought that maybe the glass had been replaced in the past with a non-defrosting type (if there is such a thing) but the mirror has the little logo on the top left.  Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong, how do I get the glass out (without breaking it) to check the connections?  Thanks in advance.

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Omega General Help / Heater / Blower

« on: 11 November 2007, 23:54:05 »

This is for facelift owners:

I don't know if the heater fan is blowing correctly, if the car is full, wife and kids, like the other day who had got a bit wet in the rain   ops   the car started to steam up as expected, put the heater/front screen clear on to demist the screen, even after 20 minutes it had only cleared the bottom half of the screen.  I think that with the fan on full it is not blowing as hard as it should?  If I put the recycling on the fan blows as you would expect, plenty of power, but no use to demist.

The fan has always been like this, is it normal? should the fan not blow as hard as it does when recycle is on?  With the fan set at high (8 bars) it does work, but you only hear a slight noise, not the blast I would expect?

Any ideas,

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Omega General Help / Is it the leak off pipes?

« on: 31 August 2007, 21:13:14 »

Hi all,

I have my 2002 CD dti for 4 weeks now and love it.  However i have a question, I have looked through the posts and I think that I know what the problem may be, but I do not have knowledge of you guys so looking for confirmation or other things to check!

Problem: If i have not started the car in 12 hours it is a bit difficult to start, turns over fine and then splutters into life after about 3-4 seconds (other diesels I have owned always started instantly?). The EML light stays on for about 8-10 seconds and then goes out. no more problems or lights until next period of inactivity.

If the car is not started for a number of days, then there is a need for continual turning over in bursts of 5-8 seconds and then eventually it will attempt to start and then will start after about 6-7 attempts (EML light again and then goes out). From what I have read, it is a fuel problem, air in system, faulty pump/s or the leak off pipes.

Thoughts or advice guys?

PS: Do not have a cheapo (yet)

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Newbie Welcome Area / Another new member!!

« on: 27 August 2007, 21:56:07 »

Hi all,

Purchased 2002 CD 2.2dti (Yeah I Know, but I do a lot of Motorway miles).

I remember Hiring an Omega years ago and was surprised how comfortable it was, so when the opportunity came along!!

Will have a numer of questions soon, I see from the forum that there are a lot of knowledgeable members on here.

I am in Ballymena NI, any other Northern Ireland members?

Regards to all.

Alan

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General Discussion Area / 1999 what fit's 2002?

« on: 26 November 2007, 22:20:03 »

I have the opportunity of buying a 1999 2.5CDX (same colour) with light frontal damage. £450  

My question is what fit's a 2002 model, I am only interested in the seats (leather) and other trim type items.

The owner is not sure if it is a face lift or not (it could be)

I could always sell it on after trim update or break it?  :-/

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General Discussion Area / Tempting?

« on: 15 November 2007, 23:00:59 »

Would you be tempted?

I am  

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sept-2004-Irmscher-Vauxhall-Vectra-Estate_W0QQitemZ300171113798QQihZ020QQcategoryZ9858QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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General Discussion Area / Rear Wheel Drive - Driving Tips

« on: 21 September 2007, 22:10:53 »

I am new to rear wheel drive cars, however i have already given myself a number of little scares in the wet   ,  there is no TC.

With the winter on the way I would like any tips that you experienced "Rear wheel drive" drivers have in order to reduce the chance of a mishap.

I am surprised at how easy it is for the backend to break away and how easy it is for the wheels to spin in the wet, not looking foward to the ice and snow  


Opps.....Sorry should have put this in "chat"  

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General Discussion Area / On Now! Ploice camera action

« on: 20 September 2007, 22:18:30 »

Already had a few chases with Omega's, both for the good guys and bad guys  

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General Discussion Area / Windscreen Scratches

« on: 17 September 2007, 21:33:17 »

Anyone know a method of removing fine scratches from the windscreen?

I have been told brasso will do it  

The scratches are very fine and not in my main line of sight but when it rains the are more evident, I do not want to go to any great expense. Thoughts?

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General Discussion Area / Elite without leather?

« on: 15 September 2007, 22:42:11 »

I thought that all Elite's had leather as standard?

Is this suspect?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Elite-2-2-DTI-Diesel-2003_W0QQitemZ300151078369QQihZ020QQcategoryZ9858QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem