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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Glyn on 10 March 2013, 16:01:40

Title: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: Glyn on 10 March 2013, 16:01:40

Tried to remove the gearbox selector switch this mornining, and failed miserably. >:(
Weather was cloudy chilly. Got car on ramps, got under, and then the rain and sleet starts.
Eventually got the screws out of the heatshield by which time I am soaked and freezing.
Ok may as well carry on as I cannot get wetter and I still have some feeling in my fingers.
However I could not get the wiring plug away from the gearbox to seperate it. So now I am really
really cold and wet, so got the heatshield back on and gave up, had a hot shower and a cup of tea.
So does anyone know how to get the connector off the gearbox?

Glyn

Title: Re: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: 2woody on 11 March 2013, 20:47:20

want a spare - I took one off yesterday

Title: Re: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2013, 21:49:28

What engine Glyn? Guessing 2.6/3.2?

Title: Re: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: Glyn on 12 March 2013, 07:42:09

2Woody - a spare would be handy however the problem is getting the old one off, as I said I couldn't see how to get the wiring plug away from the gearbox.

TheBoy - Yes 2.2

I will be having another go this weekend weather permitting, but I only have ramps can barely move when I'm underneath.

Title: Re: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: Steve B on 12 March 2013, 21:39:06

from looking at the rear of the connector(the one way slot)it looks like it must go forward before you can unplug it  :-\

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/selector1.JPG)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/selector2.JPG)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/selector3.JPG)

Title: Re: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: Glyn on 13 March 2013, 07:33:05

bigtimecube

Thanks for that. Those pics are very helpful. Now I just need hands the size of a girls. :)

Title: Re: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: Glyn on 17 March 2013, 12:35:12

Fixed.
Works perfect.
Pics were a great help, as was the original how to.
Thanks  :)

Glyn

Title: Re: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: Andy B on 17 March 2013, 12:39:15

Quote from: Glyn on 17 March 2013, 12:35:12

Fixed.
Works perfect.
Pics were a great help, as was the original how to.
Thanks  :)

Glyn

 :y :y :y That's saved you a few quid then  :y

Title: Re: Failed, Gear selector
Post by: Glyn on 17 March 2013, 14:37:00

Yes it cost about £4.00 for the switch cleaner, and an hour to do.
Although if you had a pit or car lift I think it would only take 15 to 20 mins.