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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: caolan_p on 07 April 2008, 12:15:52

Title: URGENT -  STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM
Post by: caolan_p on 07 April 2008, 12:15:52
A clicking sound like broken plastic in behind the casing.  The steering locked while driving,  It seems to be the bit of broken plastic catching.  When I stopped the car I kept turning the steering wheel right round both ways and it still kept clicking.  I took the casing off and I can see where its coming from but think I need to take the steering wheel off.  I need advise on how to take the steering wheel off.
Title: Re: URGENT -  STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM
Post by: Andy B on 07 April 2008, 12:24:37
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......  I need advise on how to take the steering wheel off.

With one  of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GM-VAUXHALL-OR-OPEL-STEERING-WHEEL-PULLER_W0QQitemZ330224919454QQihZ014QQcategoryZ30928QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) :y
Title: Re: URGENT -  STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM
Post by: caolan_p on 07 April 2008, 12:28:35
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......  I need advise on how to take the steering wheel off.

With one  of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GM-VAUXHALL-OR-OPEL-STEERING-WHEEL-PULLER_W0QQitemZ330224919454QQihZ014QQcategoryZ30928QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) :y
thanks Andy, :y
Title: Re: URGENT -  STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM
Post by: ricardo1500 on 07 April 2008, 12:39:22
You may well find it comes off without the need to get a pulley...mine did.  Also remember air bag safety when removing yours (if fitted )
Title: Re: URGENT -  STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2008, 14:02:14
All Omegas have driver airbags, so disconnect battery and leave for 5 mins before doing anything!
Title: Re: URGENT -  STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM
Post by: Andy B on 07 April 2008, 18:17:29
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You may well find it comes off without the need to get a pulley...mine did.  Also remember air bag safety when removing yours (if fitted )

I've never tried an Omega's wheel. I know I bent the steering wheel of my Manta trying to get that bugger off.  :-?
Title: Re: URGENT -  STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM
Post by: caolan_p on 07 April 2008, 18:29:10
Thank's for the replys lads got it sorted, it was a part of the indicator sticking the steering. Its now fine but i have to turn the indicator of by hand now .It scared the s--t out of my other half when the steering locked while she was driving . she's all good  ;D:y
Title: Re: URGENT -  STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM
Post by: davlad22 on 09 April 2008, 00:27:53
God, that's not good though, the steering wheel locking  :o

You should have a cruise stalk fitted to yours now anyway, then get the cruise enabled via VX tech 2 software! Shouldn't cost your more than about £50 and it's all plug & play, just replace the stalk and plug in the extra lead that's tucked away.

Otherwise, i've got a stalk you can have if you want it?