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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Policychecker on 15 April 2008, 20:50:38

Title: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Policychecker on 15 April 2008, 20:50:38

Hi I was just about to start a load of work incl coil/dis pack, breathers etc when the auto gear box started playing up, all gears dots (lights) lit up wouldn't go into "D" really odd.

I sure you guys will have an answer, but i'm wary of working on car and spending any more money.

may have to walk for a while please help

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Dazzler on 15 April 2008, 20:55:09

I think its the selecter switch playing up on the box.

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: arthill on 15 April 2008, 20:56:05

Hi
Gear slector switch, quite common. either remove and clean or replace

 John

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2008, 20:56:34

Yes, selector switch.

Its worth removing it, opening it up and checking it out and clean it first...

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Entwood on 15 April 2008, 20:58:10

If you've driven through deep water, ie floods or large puddles, recently, this can cause problems with the selector.

Several threads in the past have suggested removal and slow drying (My suggestion: over a radiator or in the airing cupboard)  may sort the problem

HTH  Good luck

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Policychecker on 15 April 2008, 21:02:43

You guys are great. thanks

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Weds on 15 April 2008, 21:06:01

Quote

Hi
Gear slector switch, quite common. either remove and clean or replace

 John

New ones are around £120 :-(

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Dazzler on 15 April 2008, 21:10:42

Quote

Quote

Hi
Gear slector switch, quite common. either remove and clean or replace

 John

New ones are around £120 :-(

2nd hand ones aern't ;)

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Weds on 15 April 2008, 21:53:27

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2nd hand ones aern't ;)

But just as likely to fail :-)

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Policychecker on 15 April 2008, 22:10:48

its not looking good, dis pak £120 cam gaskets etc £120 new bit £120, there is also a leak under the car, probably needs new cam belt, and the car only does about 10 mpg. 1999 worth not a lot

i think i'm gonna have to put the old lady down. maybe buy a merc a class for the girlie and i'll drive the van

any thoughts, anyone want to buy very cheap

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: arthill on 15 April 2008, 22:31:16

have you had ECU read for fault codes ? if not do so before throwing cash about, selector switch can be had from many breakers for a reasonable price. Stick with your Omega and you'll appreciate it later, their great cars. Also your car may be in limp mode just now with faulty switch.

 John

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: Policychecker on 15 April 2008, 23:43:40

I have had the car for 3 years and love it, but ive spent so much on it up untill now it's so expensive to run etc. time for a change i think i is only driven round town these days bit of a waste

Title: Re: Transmission lights all lighting up
Post by: bob.dent on 16 April 2008, 09:34:42

I had exactly the same problem a couple of months ago and it was the selector switch. Had it replaced at the Telford meet for a second hand unit that The Boy had spare and it's been fine since.  :y

Might be worth asking if anyone on the forum has a spare one they'll donate or let you have cheap.