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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: nhr1 on 20 January 2009, 19:01:04

Title: electrical faults
Post by: nhr1 on 20 January 2009, 19:01:04

i have just bought a 2.016v cdx 4 door on a R reg 98.it has lots of bits done to it by the last owner,it only has 82k on the clock,its loaded with boys toys etc.
is it true that this model has known problems with electrical problems etc.
PLEASE HELP ON THIS. :-X :-/

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: RobG on 20 January 2009, 19:18:48

Name me a car that doesn`t have gremlins :P Good luck with your Miggy and if or when you do come across any probs with it you can rest assured that there will always be somebody here to offer you sound advice :y :y

P.S. Forgot to say "Welcome to the forum" :y

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: vauxfan2k on 20 January 2009, 19:25:00

the 2.0 cdx is no more prone to problems than the rest of the range, there are the usual culprits on all models, but with time and the right advice most if not all can be fixed cheaply.

give a list of whats up? you say lots has been done to the car, what exactly?

cheers and welcome  :y

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: TheBoy on 20 January 2009, 19:25:42

Omega doesn't really have electrical problems to be honest.

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: tmx on 20 January 2009, 19:26:29

the gadgetry on omegas seems quite reliable the heated seats can pack up but thats about it!


but all cars even mercs have problems!

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: RobG on 20 January 2009, 19:31:21

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the gadgetry on omegas seems quite reliable the heated seats can pack up but thats about it!


but all cars even mercs have problems!

And some of us are blessed with a sunroof that has a mind of it`s own :D ;D

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: vauxfan2k on 20 January 2009, 19:33:14

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And some of us are blessed with a sunroof that has a mind of it`s own

im starting to think its a "moon roof" you must have  ;D ;D ;D

silly americans..

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: nhr1 on 20 January 2009, 20:06:34

it has had water pump,alternator,battery,plugs and leads changed,service every year,new tyres etc,its a gem i hope.it does need discs and pads but i hope thats not to bad,also if you know how cheap/expensive to do ball joint(advise on mot as worn).
thanks to all,i will just drive it and enjoy it,thank you again,i feel alot better now : :y

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: vauxfan2k on 20 January 2009, 20:10:26

its easier to replace the whole wishbone arm, as no doubt by the next mot the bushes in it will need doing, change them in pairs tho.

have a look on ebay for "omega wishbones" some decent prices. brake pads and disc I recomend you get from vaux as the cheaper ones warp easy.

have fun!  :y

Title: Re: electrical faults
Post by: RobG on 20 January 2009, 22:30:37

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it has had water pump,alternator,battery,plugs and leads changed,service every year,new tyres etc,its a gem i hope.it does need discs and pads but i hope thats not to bad,also if you know how cheap/expensive to do ball joint(advise on mot as worn).
thanks to all,i will just drive it and enjoy it,thank you again,i feel alot better now : :y

Has the cambelt and tensioners been done :question