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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: CAR SEAT HEATER PAD REPLACEMENT

« on: 05 January 2015, 19:54:47 »

I have ordered the pads finally , as could be seen via below link:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281523823098?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Even if the pads have 2 separate high/low heat control round switches for individual seats, I am planning to use the original dash switches as ON/OFF switches to supply power for the pads' terminals. Of course, the original relays will be canceled to prevent any possible conflict or shortcut. The original on board switches will be used just for energize/de-energize the round switches at the final stage, if the on board ones do not create any problem on the new heater's circuit (i.e: the original switches might not be used as ON/OFF switch directly or they might need any jumper to have this ON/OFF feature, etc...). 
When it comes to high/low heat control issue, I am thinking to keep the high position of the both round switches and place them under the both seats in a suitable place which could be reached when needed.
As soon as the pads delivered, I will make this project real. But, remember that, this is just a rough idea to do so. Any ideas on switches, pads or overall project would be highly appreciated...
 

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: CAR SEAT HEATER PAD REPLACEMENT

« on: 28 December 2014, 11:01:09 »

Someone here will definitely know, but what is the current output to the original pads?

If it tally's with the linked heater pads, then you should be fine.  Your's being a MFL will have an ON/OFF switch as opposed to a variable heat setting.

So, if the output to the original is ~27W, then they will be an ideal replacement (if they are the right physical size).

So, if it is  ~27W we have in Omega and, someone from OOF can confirm that, I will buy those items for my front seats. If the upholsterer can do the replacement with success, I will do the same thing for the rear seat as well...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / CAR SEAT HEATER PAD REPLACEMENT

« on: 27 December 2014, 23:50:02 »

Hello,
As you may know, Omega leather seats have a very skilled design  heater pad or resistance under the seat and back. This design creates problems when you intend to replace them.
Since the both seats' heaters were not working, last week, I decided to have them repaired or replaced but, as a surprise, the upholsterer discovered that the resistances/pads installed in between the leather cover and the thin sponge layer instead of laying the resistance/pad right on the hard foam seats. In other words, resistance/pad were not installed in between the leather cover and hard sponge seat. And, he was not able to find the broken wire between the two layers.
I think I will order the carbon fiber replacement pads to lay them under the lather cover on the seat hard foam directly. So, do you have any idea about the below pads that I have found on Ebay to buy? Far from the stripping leather from the seat base, can I use them as a direct replacement pads if I simply hook up the sockets to the plugs under the seats? 

The link could be found here... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181421805638?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks for the ideas from now...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: re-programming door-lock unlock feature

« on: 27 December 2014, 23:29:59 »

I don't get why anyone would want the doors to auto lock.  If a hijacker doesn't have a gun, they aren't getting the car, if they have a gun, the locked doors won't stop them.

First thing I turned off on the Saab was the auto locking.  Annoying and pointless.

Actually; the issue is to bring a kind of feature in the car and to protect family from the baggers and sellers as well, while you are at the traffic light. At the same time, auto lock feature is a deterrent force if you have such a feature in your car...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: re-programming door-lock unlock feature

« on: 18 December 2014, 21:38:11 »

Thank you for the ideas...
I think I will postpone this project or buy a Catera...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: re-programming door-lock unlock feature

« on: 18 December 2014, 19:14:48 »

Just an idea, if we have BCM (Body Control Module) or equivalent on our Omegas, it might need little wiring if we know the schematic and pin numbers as described below:

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
With ignition switch in RUN, automatic door locking is activated by the BCM (Body Control Module) when vehicle is shifted out of PARK. All doors must be closed for automatic door locking function to occur. When ignition switch is in RUN position, a B+ (run/crank) signal is sent to the BCM from ignition switch. When transmission is shifted out of PARK, an (out of Park) input signal is sent to the BCM and grounds through the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. After the BCM receives these inputs, automatic door lock function is activated.
When transmission is shifted into PARK, a ground is removed from the (out of Park) input signal to the BCM. After BCM has detected the ground has been removed, it activates the door lock actuators to unlock. 

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: re-programming door-lock unlock feature

« on: 18 December 2014, 11:19:33 »

Not possible on euro Omegas, but should be easy enough to make up a little box to do something (that works on the car, but not tied to a key - that would be more challenging)

You mean, other product by "TCM - Total Closure Module manufacturer" which is described here in OOF???

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / re-programming door-lock unlock feature

« on: 17 December 2014, 20:33:15 »

Hello everyone,
Has anyone seen or heard about below feature already installed in Cadillac Catera?
And, can we do something about our Omegas now that they are on the same platform?
I have tried but, no success at all... Any ideas?

Each remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle can be programmed to suit each driver's door lock preference. The two remote keyless entry transmitters are identified on the back with either a "1" or a "2". Each transmitter can be programmed seperately.

The automatic door locks can be programmed (using the remote keyless entry transmitter) for various lock and unlock options.

With the igniton on, the transmission in PARK (P) and the brake pedal pressed down, you are now ready to begin programming.

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To program:

All doors do not unlock when shifting into PARK (P) -
Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter four times. Each press should be held for about one second with less than five seconds in between each press.

All doors unlock when shifting in to PARK (P) -
Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter four times. Each press should be held for about one second with less than five seconds in between each press.

(Please note that the unlock button will toggle between the above two settings.)

All doors do not lock when shifting out of PARK (P) -
Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter four times. Each press should be held for about one second with less than five seconds in between each press.

All doors lock when shifting out of PARK (P) -
Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry four times. Each press should be held for about one second with less than five seconds in between each press.

(Please note that the lock button will toggle between the above two settings.)

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: HOMELINK GARAGE DOOR OPENER for OMEGA???

« on: 14 December 2014, 19:20:21 »

I once fitted extra button (rear blind button) to original place in dash..

I am planning to install HomeLink device in the sunroof control fascia where I can find an enough depth...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Battery

« on: 10 December 2014, 18:23:33 »

I just got a 72Ah Exide premium with 720 cca for £78 from Euro Crap Parts, 4 year guarantee 

Good job...
Mine was 72Ah, it provides unbelievable cranking power in comparison with the 60Ah or so, and I paid $80 three months ago...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / HOMELINK GARAGE DOOR OPENER for OMEGA???

« on: 10 December 2014, 18:11:53 »

Hello everyone...
I have bought a HomeLink brand garage door opener from eBay. And, I am planning to train this HomeLink device and place it on the fascia for the sunroof control to use instead of the original remotes. It will also look original if I will be successful.     
At this point, I wonder if our Omegas are equipped with the electrical wiring and plug under the sunroof control cover (fascia) or somewhere else. 
If so, it would be much easier other than wiring from the roof lamp or from the lights.  Or, is anyone attempted to install HomeLink or another device?
Any ideas?

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Omega Gallery / Re: My Mini Face Lift 2.5 CDX post rust bits sorted and a polish & wax - CLEAN NOW !

« on: 28 November 2014, 18:46:08 »

Nice look...
I will try Autoglym in a shortest time...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: ENGINE WON'T START WHEN COLD

« on: 17 February 2014, 10:42:22 »

Check the large round electric plugs behind battery are properly connected and not loose

Thaks for the advice...
Even if the connector was slightly loose, it did not work. 
Whenever the weather is warm enough, it starts normally. But, when it is colder, it is rather hard to start the engine unless I step down the accelerator even this won't work most of the time...  

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: ENGINE WON'T START WHEN COLD

« on: 17 January 2014, 22:53:54 »

I am back again with the same problem...
After replacement of the CTS, a few days later, the same problem has risen again ... 
Except for the CTS, the things I have done related to this are:
* Cleaning ICV
* Cleaning butterfly valve
* Replacement of fuel filter and pump

No EML and no fault code... So, what else can I do before kicking her to the junkyard?

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / WANTED: A pair of headlight washers for 98 Omega CD PFL needed.

« on: 17 January 2014, 22:40:45 »

Hello,
Since one of the jets is missing of the LH side headlight washer , I urgently need a pair of washers for my Omega.
Thanks for your interest.. .