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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 19 January 2010, 15:22:09

Title: Accelleration issue
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 19 January 2010, 15:22:09
Firstly, I will start by saying I don't think there's actually anythin up engine wise - mechcnically or electronically.

BUT - the Omega is not being at all responsive, on the gas pedal, for a V6.

The throttle cable is correctly adjusted, however if you want to give it some beans, you have to really hit the pedal down hard.

It sometimes feels like it refuses to kick down, unless you really nail the pedal to the floor. If you press it really hard, it's better.

What's the best starting point, for a potential kickdown issue? (I removed the mat!!!)

Kickdown aside, though, even if you press the gas half way down, without kickdown, it still should be a lot more "lively" than it is.

Thanks for any suggestions  :y
Title: Re: Accelleration issue
Post by: mathewst on 19 January 2010, 15:24:31
It could be the injectors are clogged, even air filter can be an issue if its really dirty
Title: Re: Accelleration issue
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 January 2010, 16:09:36
Mine's a bit flat at the moment... It's due a cambelt change in the next couple of months (7k) and Mark said it could be a slight timing issue when I spoke about it at Newent. Just a thought... I know you've just replaced it but worth a check
Title: Re: Accelleration issue
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 19 January 2010, 16:17:40
I did my cambelt kit less than 3k ago... confident that is all well and good :)

I am actually thinking vaccum issue... :question
Title: Re: Accelleration issue
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 January 2010, 16:18:49
Hmm... Could be a slight air leak somewhere :-/ :-/
Title: Re: Accelleration issue
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 January 2010, 17:25:38
Isn't there a kick down switch on the non-DBW cars? Might need adjustment. Doesn't explain part-throttle performance.

Multirams working? Air filter clean? Cats / back box not blocked? Can you remove the ducting and check that you are actually getting full throttle with the pedal fully down?

Kevin
Title: Re: Accelleration issue
Post by: Richard A on 19 January 2010, 17:36:24
I alway use the 'S' button when a change of 'pace' is required, kick-down on our older Omega's may not be as sharp as a newer/low mileage models.
regards
richard a
Title: Re: Accelleration issue
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 19 January 2010, 23:11:59
Quote
Isn't there a kick down switch on the non-DBW cars? Might need adjustment. Doesn't explain part-throttle performance.

Multirams working? Air filter clean? Cats / back box not blocked? Can you remove the ducting and check that you are actually getting full throttle with the pedal fully down?

Kevin

good checklist..

I can think only a few additional things related or not related..

throttle position sensor ( I changed)
MAF (I changed)
Lambda sensors ( I changed)

fuel pump performance ?

best way to see if there is actually a problem bring two miggies side by side and test either by comparing their engine revving performance or compare them on an empty road :-/ as a direct approach to see them under load.. (although yours is a bit modified)