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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Fitting the carin sat nav

« on: 08 May 2008, 09:37:41 »

Just bought a carin sat nav off fleabay for the mig.
Had a look a jules how2, but got a few questions.

The wiring loom in the kit is a single one piece loom that looks like it will struggle to reach front to back. Is this the right loom or is there extensions missing from my kit??

It also has a spare red wire coming off it with a spade connector on it. Any ideas where this goes?

Also WITHOUT GETTING INTO A COPYRIGHT DISCUSSION I have no discs with the system. On the back it has 22SY581. Is there a current software I need to update and what maps disc do I need??

Thanks as always guys
Colin

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Connecting harman Kardon to ariel connector

« on: 05 February 2008, 21:31:00 »

Is there any way to connect the ariel lead on the drive & play to the vehicle ariel lead instead of behind the stereo?

Last time it was a pain as the HK plug won't lock into the cage like the VX plug does.
I seem to remember there is another ariel connection, possibly in the kick panels which uses different style connections. Can adaptors be bought for this??

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Sat Nav question

« on: 20 January 2008, 12:23:50 »

Got the chance of a sat nav for the elite. Only bugga is the guy doesn't think he can get all the wiring out.

Is the elite pre wired front to back for a nav?
If not is it standard iso connections?
If I can't get the gps ariel, how easy is it to get one to suit?

Cheers
Colin

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Omega General Help / Front seat strip down???

« on: 10 February 2009, 21:40:26 »

Just got new heat pads for my drivers seat.
I'm fed up being the only one in the car with a cold bum.

Does anybody know the best/easiest way to get under the leather?
The plan is to fit the new pads under the existing ones

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Omega General Help / MOT Woes (again)

« on: 04 February 2009, 20:57:24 »

The migs disgraced itself again
 
Its failed on a steering idler, I've ordered one today
But its also failed the emissions test on the lambda reading on the 2nd fast idle

How do I rectify this? new lambda sensor? if so where is it

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Omega General Help / Heater Vacum Pipe Help

« on: 24 January 2009, 11:39:52 »

Problem with  limited heating.  Beside the two heater matrix pipes there is two black vacum pipes.  Both of them go through the bulkhead one is broken and can't see where it goes next to the engine.  

Anyone got any ideas.

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Omega General Help / Done somthing wrong - advice needed

« on: 08 September 2008, 20:18:59 »

Got a problem guys, need to pick the collective brain again

Started out today to remove the abs ecu
Removed the battery, rad pipe & the 3 round multi plugs for access.

Gave up on the abs box, built everything back up. filled the water & went to start it. ignition lights all ok but no crank.
Unscrewed the 3 round multiplugs & reconnected them. And the car did start. Now though I'm getting "automatic gearbox" in the display (car is sitting in park ticking over).

Only thing I can think is the middle multiplug ( the blue one I think) doesnt seem to lock in properly. the twist lock turns to lock in the socket but there is no click to lock it in place. no matter how hard I turn it it won't lock

Please help, cos I'm supposed to pick up shewhoisneverwrong in about an hour

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Omega General Help / ABS ECU Plug

« on: 13 July 2008, 12:17:50 »

Can the plug for the abs ecu be removed in situ??

If so any clips etc I need to watch for??

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Omega General Help / Removing drivers door glass

« on: 22 June 2008, 16:48:52 »

Anybody have an idea how to remove the glass from the drivers door?? fitted a new door & just noticed the glass isn't tinted, so need to swap the glass back over

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Omega General Help / Coolant level sensor sticking

« on: 11 June 2008, 16:01:43 »

Ever since I gave the mig a dose of forte degreaser, I've had "Coolant level" in the display.
I can free it with a tap from a screwdriver & the message clears, but as soon as the car gets up to pressure & temp, the message reappears.

Has anybody else experienced this & managed to free it up again?
Or is it another trip to the dealers?

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Omega General Help / HBV pipes.

« on: 03 June 2008, 19:43:24 »

Think I made a bit of a boob guys.
Disconnected the 2 pipes from the matrix to the hbv at the hbv. got a bit distracted ( i have the attention span of a newt) & forgot which way round they came off.

Am I correct
Top hose of matrix with small 90 deg bend to top outlet on hbv
Bottom hose of matrix with a coupla bends on it to the bottom outlet on hbv???

I think I was blonde in a past life

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Omega General Help / Cleaning up exhaust end pipes

« on: 26 May 2008, 17:22:09 »

I've been trying for some time to tidy up, or shine up the two exhaust end pipes on the mig.
I've even looked at buying some chrome end pipe sleeves.
But I can never find any with the correct diameter to go over the pipes, they are too big.

Does anybody have any ideas?

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Omega General Help / AARRGGHH bloody sunroof!!

« on: 29 April 2008, 22:07:03 »

sunroofs really starting to rip ma knitting now.
Its got a mind of its own, opens(tilts) & closes at will. When I do want to tilt it, it only tilts open about an inch.

I greased the runners today, made no difference.
So I removed the motor, stripped it, cleaned & regreased it. made no difference.
I've reset it also, but to close it, I need to put the dial halfway between the closed symbol( pointing to the front of the car) & the tilt one( towards the drivers door) but I don't think the reset has worked either

Any ideas??

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Omega General Help / Fault code 16 & 19

« on: 18 April 2008, 22:40:25 »

Hiya guys
Up in inverness tonight so the rear brakes can get done tomorrow.
On the way up, the EML came on.
I pinned it & got 1-6(knock signal circuit 1) and 1-9 (Incorrect RPM Signal).
I know the 1-9 will show as the engine was off when I clipped it, but the 1-6, is it just a sensor replacement?
If so, anybody have a part number handy?
How difficult is it to change?
will a dealer have it in stock?

Thanks again guys( and gals)
Colin

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Omega General Help / Vac pipe renewal??

« on: 15 April 2008, 10:07:34 »

Got a couple of ropey looking vac pipes

is it possible to buy the pipe by the roll, metre etc or are the pipes a dealer part??