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Title: bit of a strange one this
Post by: sneakypenguin on 14 January 2010, 11:55:21

Good morning everyone, as title, bit of a strange one this.

Christmas eve I went up to my mum's (Birmingham) traffic was horrendous on the M40, slowed down to about 10mph and the car just cut out, no warnings on the dash or mid, luckily had enough momentum to pull on the hard shoulder. The miggy then refused to start at all for around 1 1/2hrs, kept trying it but on luck. Greenflag turned up and it startd first time for him.

Left it running and after about 2mins cut out again, this repeated for about 10mins but it would re-start. Anyway, got it trailered to my muns and left it there till 28th, took it for a run no probs. Nursed it back home without incident. Was involved in a minor bump before christmas and had to take it to the bodyshop last tuesday and again it cut out whilst at a set of lights but it re-started first time.

haven't really used it much since then so fast forward to today, went to asda earlier parked up, did some shopping came home and parked up again, I then realised I hadn't parked as sensibly as i should have so went to move it and it won't start at all again.

It seems fine when started from cold (when the revs are higher) and honly seems to happen when it get's up to about 90 ish. I'm thinking ICV may need a clean or a sensor is on the way out.

Any ideas?

thanks mike

p.s sorry for the long post, wanted to be accurate. Bodywork is gonna cost the 3rd party insurer's £1380!!!!!! link to prang post http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1261491427/0

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: Matchless on 14 January 2010, 12:33:11

Auto or manual?

Auto: could be the idle control valve needs cleaning and the breathers unblocking if it stalls when coming to a rest, eg at roundabout.

But I would read the engine ecu codes first, either paperclip it or find someone with a code reader.
If code 19 is present then replace the crank sensor.

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: Elite Pete on 14 January 2010, 12:41:12

I would go with crank sensor but do the paperclip test first.

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: Steve Brookman on 14 January 2010, 12:47:23

Had the same problem years ago on the 2.5-it was the crankshaft sensor.

Steve

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 January 2010, 12:57:49

Bet there's a code 19 ;) ;)

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: dbug on 14 January 2010, 14:15:37

Agreed Code 19 Crank Sensor breaked

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: sneakypenguin on 14 January 2010, 15:31:09

thanks guys, it's an auto. are they expensive and a pita to replace?

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: sneakypenguin on 16 January 2010, 15:15:36

afternoon guys, just done the paper clip test and it is indeed code 19  :(

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: RobG on 16 January 2010, 15:22:47

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afternoon guys, just done the paper clip test and it is indeed code 19  :(

Here you go then http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1174321688 :y

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: al brown on 16 January 2010, 15:56:33

Worth paying for a Vaux one. My pattern one lasted about 2 yrs, which I have heard is about 2yrs longer than normal. Anyone local to you got a TC for you to get a discount?
Al

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: sneakypenguin on 16 January 2010, 15:57:26

thanks for that, any idea how much they cost on tc?

Edit, I should really refresh the page before posting lol

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: al brown on 16 January 2010, 15:59:50

Not sure, dont have one, but I got discount for being in RAF and it cost £35
Al

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: RobG on 16 January 2010, 16:00:27

2.6/3.0/3.2 90540743 £53.50 £48.20 £41.47 + vat                            
Retail, trade & TC
 


 

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: al brown on 16 January 2010, 16:02:09

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2.6/3.0/3.2 90540743 £53.50 £48.20 £41.47 + vat                            
I did well then, just be aware there is more than one type. Worth taking old one when you go.
Al
 


 

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: sneakypenguin on 16 January 2010, 16:04:02

thanks for that, gonna have to have a look under it on tuesday to see which one I have, then kack myself trying to replace it lol

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: sneakypenguin on 21 January 2010, 11:49:09

well, went to vauaxhall yesterday and they wanted around £73 with tc for the sensor, which to me seems a little on the expensive side :(

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 January 2010, 11:56:07

Hes having a laugh.

It should be:

90540743 Retail - £53.50, Trade - £48.20, Tradeclub - £41.47

all plus 17.5% of course.

I suspect there quoting for the wrong part number (e.g. 90492006 which ash a rectangular connector and wont fit but is more pricey)

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: sneakypenguin on 21 January 2010, 12:00:03

thanks marks dtm, is that the pn for the oval one? may go armed with that and beat him with a stupid stick lol

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 January 2010, 12:00:57

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thanks marks dtm, is that the pn for the oval one? may go armed with that and beat him with a stupid stick lol

yes it is....give them a call and ask for a trade club price for that part number.

Title: Re: bit of a strange one this
Post by: sneakypenguin on 21 January 2010, 12:03:58

brilliant, thanks mate, cars off to the bodyshop for a few days so will pop over when i pick up my courtesy car