Omega Owners Forum

Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Shackeng on 30 July 2013, 20:30:03

Title: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Shackeng on 30 July 2013, 20:30:03

I am about to remove the switch to, hopefully, resolve my reverse lights/parkpilot inoperation. However first I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch? I have read the guide which, to my turgid brain, appears somewhat brief. Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or?  Does cleaning involve anything other than a thorough cleaning with the appropriate electrical cleaning fluid? :-\ :-\ :-\

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: RobG on 30 July 2013, 20:32:57

Quote

I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch

:y

Quote

Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or

:y
You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris :-\

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Andy B on 30 July 2013, 20:41:16

Quote from: RobG on 30 July 2013, 20:32:57

.....
You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris :-\

I'd assumed the reverse lights' switch was integral to the selector switch in an auto. And manuals have a separate selector.   :-\

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Shackeng on 30 July 2013, 20:49:54

Quote from: RobG on 30 July 2013, 20:32:57

Quote

I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch

:y

Quote

Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or

:y
You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris :-\

That is what I am trying to establish Rob. Is there a separate switch, and therefore I do not need to remove the selector switch? :-\

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Shackeng on 30 July 2013, 20:51:02

Quote from: Andy B on 30 July 2013, 20:41:16

Quote from: RobG on 30 July 2013, 20:32:57

.....
You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris :-\

I'd assumed the reverse lights' switch was integral to the selector switch in an auto. And manuals have a separate selector.   :-\

My assumption also Andy, unless someone knows better? :-\ :-\ :-\

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: RobG on 30 July 2013, 21:01:24

My mistake Chris sorry. Manual box = physical switch, autobox = signal from range switch (selector)


awaits comment from Andy B ;D

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Andy B on 30 July 2013, 21:03:25

Quote from: RobG on 30 July 2013, 21:01:24

My mistake Chris sorry. Manual box = physical switch, autobox = signal from range switch (selector)


awaits comment from Andy B ;D

 :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X  ;)

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: RobG on 30 July 2013, 21:04:54

I had a smiley lined up for your comments :D

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Andy B on 30 July 2013, 21:06:41

Quote from: RobG on 30 July 2013, 21:04:54

I had a smiley lined up for your comments :D

You've got me all wrong then Rob  ::) ::) ::) ;)

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Shackeng on 30 July 2013, 22:12:27

And the 2 procedures? Both or either? Cleaning as described by me?

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2013, 08:32:47

Thanks to Andy & Rob I am now going to remove the switch, but I would be grateful if someone could advise if the two procedures in the guide are required. I am inclined to think only one is necessary.  :-\

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Andy B on 31 July 2013, 09:54:30

Quote from: Shackeng on 31 July 2013, 08:32:47

Thanks to Andy & Rob I am now going to remove the switch, but I would be grateful if someone could advise if the two procedures in the guide are required. I am inclined to think only one is necessary.  :-\

I'd be inclined to clean it all out while it's off the car.  :y

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2013, 11:16:45

'Twas my intention Andy, but I have now found that the reverse lights are working again, (see Park pilot post) so I am reluctant to disturb it. Perhaps best just to spray some cleaner fluid into it. :y

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Andy B on 31 July 2013, 11:19:53

Quote from: Shackeng on 31 July 2013, 11:16:45

'Twas my intention Andy, but I have now found that the reverse lights are working again, (see Park pilot post) so I am reluctant to disturb it. Perhaps best just to spray some cleaner fluid into it. :y

Maybe just corroded connections at the plug.  A simple unplug & replug might be the answer  :-\

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2013, 11:37:48

Is that the large plug in the front of the selector?

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Andy B on 31 July 2013, 11:40:25

Quote from: Shackeng on 31 July 2013, 11:37:48

Is that the large plug in the front of the selector?

As far as I remember, yes ....... I try not to crawl under my car if I can help it!  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2013, 12:09:42

 :y :y :y