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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: martin341 on 17 December 2015, 16:02:35
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So the old broom >:( has developed jet another fault. Radio, CID, climate panel and fuel gauge go dead occasionaly. So have to switch ignition off, then re-start the car and it works. Fuse(s) are correct size and ok. Where to look, any ideas?
I had the ignition switch connector\plug changed recently, can it be linked?
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Hmmm, sounds odd. I'd start with a charging check - see Kevin Woods charging guide.
After that, state everything that gets affected, I'll have a gander at diagrams to see if there is something obviously common.
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Is it simply a knackered ignition switch?
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Is it simply a knackered ignition switch?
well, i just installed a new one, but i suspect it might be. It didn't stay in place for some odd reason so used a cabeltie to secure it to place. Probaly need to look at it again then.
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Is it simply a knackered ignition switch?
well, i just installed a new one, but i suspect it might be. It didn't stay in place for some odd reason so used a cabeltie to secure it to place. Probaly need to look at it again then.
I must remember to read the whole post (or stop posting while holding the baby)- I overlooked the last line about recently changing the ignition switch.
What was the reason for changing the old one? It seems odd that the replacement won't stay in place :-\
Have the wires been cut and reconnected? How were they connected? (solder & heat shrink? Crimp connectors? Scotch blocks? )
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I was just crossing out the possibility that it's faulty and causing ohter problems as example the ncdc not turning on with ignition and windows not working.
The wiring looks original, as no visible marks of being butchered at some point.
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I was just crossing out the possibility that it's faulty and causing ohter problems as example the ncdc not turning on with ignition and windows not working.
The wiring looks original, as no visible marks of being butchered at some point.
You need to clarify exactly what has been changed ::)
The barrel or the contacts?
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(http://www.bpd-tec.com/photo/pc733200-oem_09_14_856_opel_vectra_corsa_tiga_omega_sintra_ignition_switch.jpg)
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I would start with the wiring connections to that then... If a pattern part or carelessly fitted then the electrical points might not be seated correctly...
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....... If a pattern part or .....
is there such a thing? (just asking ::)) I bought a new one yrs ago from the dealers for my Manta ....... even then, it wasn't that expensive :y
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Ok, thanks guys! Will look in to it after the holidays.
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(http://www.bpd-tec.com/photo/pc733200-oem_09_14_856_opel_vectra_corsa_tiga_omega_sintra_ignition_switch.jpg)
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They were a common fault on Carlton's and Senator's. Cost abou £15.00 in the day. :)
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(http://www.bpd-tec.com/photo/pc733200-oem_09_14_856_opel_vectra_corsa_tiga_omega_sintra_ignition_switch.jpg)
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They were a common fault on Carlton's and Senator's. Cost abou £15.00 in the day. :)
I've been to loads of Corsas where the ignition lock has worked but the electrical switch hasn't. The part looks very similar.
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I had one catch fire in a MKII Cav, it was such a common fault that the dealers kept them in a tray behind the counter.
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Very common failure on Astras and Corsas, and an early tell tale that it is failing is the inability to enter a code into the radio
ACC position fails first - doesn`t affect usual starting or running of car, so seldom detected
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Very common failure on Astras and Corsas, and an early tell tale that it is failing is the inability to enter a code into the radio
ACC position fails first - doesn`t affect usual starting or running of car, so seldom detected
And many drivers are capable of ignoring symptoms until the part 'suddenly' fails.
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Very common failure on Astras and Corsas, and an early tell tale that it is failing is the inability to enter a code into the radio
ACC position fails first - doesn`t affect usual starting or running of car, so seldom detected
And many drivers are capable of ignoring symptoms until the part 'suddenly' fails.
That's why i replaced it to rule that out. And it's not bought from stealer but from a very reputable workshop, specialised on Opel and the only workshop i use if my hands fell short.
Anyone have the part number for Vx? Will order one from them to make sure it's correct and not some china-crap.
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So probably find out why the switch didn't lock in place. As I started my christmas holiday on monday :y and I'm currently in Estonia. So gave the workshop I mentioned before a visit to book my mothers Astra in for coilpack change and told about the problem with the switch and asked advice. The guy in charge new rightaway what the problem is. There is the small screw one side and the little pin on the ohter. I didn't pushed the pin out while installing the switch so it sits only with the small screw at the moment, no wonder it's a bit doggy.
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It happend again. This time Mrs called me out to see. So as mentioned before CID, radio, climate panel, fuel and temp gauge, interior lightning from lightswitch dead plus speedo and tachometer stuck in about 1/3 of the range and lights flashing randomly on the dash. Didn't came to life after restarting the car. It did came to life after i wiggled the rear reading light(above the door). So there is clearly fault in the wiring or?