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

« on: 22 October 2014, 22:32:42 »

I was hoping to source just the membrane rather than the whole unit. It appears to be just clipped in place.

Might try a repair first, as it can't be any worse than it is now!

Any ideas where the best place is to try for a replacement one?

Thanks

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

« on: 22 October 2014, 15:11:42 »

Sorry, I should have given more details at start.

It's a P reg, 2.0 litre, petrol saloon. Looks like a pfl
With black dials

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

« on: 22 October 2014, 11:25:55 »

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

« on: 22 October 2014, 11:19:07 »

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

« on: 22 October 2014, 11:01:37 »

well that didnt work!

Whats the best way to show pics?

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

« on: 22 October 2014, 10:59:47 »

Hi

I've taken a pic of the membrane and a few of the damage.
The casing is dated May '96, so i'm assuming PFL

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Cheers for all your imput

Biffa

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

« on: 22 October 2014, 00:21:01 »

Thanks all

I really appreciate all the effort and time you have put in....

I'll whip it out tomorrow and take a pic

p.s.  what does mfl and pfl stand for?

Cheers

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Dashboard disco - advice required

« on: 22 October 2014, 00:17:43 »

Ive got the tools and skills to do it....but would prefer a replacement

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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 / Re: Dashboard disco - advice required

« on: 20 October 2014, 23:06:56 »

Yes got the job!!!!! 

Got the unit out and the problem is the membrane on the rear. Resistor burnt out and a couple of broken copper tracks...


Is this something I'll be able to source??


Cheers

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Dashboard disco - advice required

« on: 20 October 2014, 09:27:24 »

Cheers all.

As the tests you mention are double dutch to me..... (i know where the petrol, oil and water go )

I went to Kwik Fit instead
Battery
Voltage 13.03
Start Capacity 111%
Good Battery
460A   EN     >0 degrees C

Alternator
Ripple OK
Regul Volt  13.89V
Good
Regul Temp   >0 degrees C

They said the battery was fine

As far as getting into the dash, are there online tutorials or do i need to go buy a Haynes manual?


Thanks again

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Dashboard disco - advice required

« on: 17 October 2014, 08:12:15 »

Thanks for the prompt replies

Off to an interview now...hope it gets me there!

I'll check those things later

Cheers

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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