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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / Sourcing a part

« on: 21 October 2014, 15:14:41 »

Hi,

I've received help in another post and I think I've found my problem.

After removing the tacho unit, I  found that the membrane on the rear that contains all the copper tracks and resisitors is damaged. It appears a resistor has overheated and damged the membrane. There are also a couple of damaged tracks. This makes sense, as tracing them leads me to the warning lamps I'm having bother with.

My question is this. Is this the sort of item I'll be able to source from a supplier, or do I need to start rummaging through scrapyards?

I'm unable to post in the trading area due to small post count.

Any hints or tips on sourcing parts would be gratefully received.

Cheers in advance

Biffa

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Dashboard disco - advice required

« on: 17 October 2014, 00:03:56 »

Hi,

Driving a P reg Omega 2.0 petrol. Really not a petrol head, so I'm trying to gain a bit insight into my problem, before shelling out a fortune to fix it.

Had the ABS light on a few weeks ago, but it went out so forgot about it.

Tonight, the battery warning light came on. Had no problems at all with starting, electrics, alarm etc.

Whilst driving I thought I smelled a burning smell (electrical)
The rear fog light indication lit up, along with the right indicator light on the dash.
The right hand sight backlight illumination went dim, whilst the left side stayed normal.
The warning lamps glow brighter whilst accelerating.

When the headlights are turned off, the backlight of the dash switched, so rhs in brighter and lhs is dimmer.

I stopped and checked...all lights front and rear ok. Indicators ok. Alarm ok.

Whilst driving home, the battery warning lamp extinguished and the engine warning light has been on a few times.

My question is this. Are the electrics in the Omega such, that I could have problems just on the dash, whilst having nothing wrong with the main electrics, lights, alarm etc.?

Thanks in advance

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Newbie Welcome Area / Brief Introduction

« on: 16 October 2014, 23:50:00 »

Hi All

Just thought i'd pop in and say hello, before I start picking your brains.

Got a P Reg Omega 2.0

Erm that's it for now

Biffa