Omega Owners Forum

Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: anth.payne on 05 March 2010, 17:55:34

Title: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 05 March 2010, 17:55:34
Hi Guys - newbie here so please give me some slack  ;)

Today i got an Omega - taking a bit of a chance on it, as the gears arnt running correctly.

The auto wont appear to go beyond 3rd, and wont go beyond 60.  It also sometimes take 2 attempts to get it into reverse...

The previous owner said it ran perfectly until he got stuck in snow, and tried getting out by rocking the car using reverse/first.

I see from the manual there is an ice mode - which I presume would have this effect on the drive? Lower torque/speed...

If this is the case, how do i get it off?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: mrcnc53 on 05 March 2010, 18:17:56
The snow/ice button is on the left hand side of the
gear lever. With it on the car will start off in third.
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: Budgie on 05 March 2010, 18:18:36
Quote
Hi Guys - newbie here so please give me some slack  ;)

Today i got an Omega - taking a bit of a chance on it, as the gears arnt running correctly.

The auto wont appear to go beyond 3rd, and wont go beyond 60.  It also sometimes take 2 attempts to get it into reverse...

The previous owner said it ran perfectly until he got stuck in snow, and tried getting out by rocking the car using reverse/first.

I see from the manual there is an ice mode - which I presume would have this effect on the drive? Lower torque/speed...

If this is the case, how do i get it off?

Thanks in advance

Hi,

If I'm reading your post correctly then you should be able to switch off 'Snow Mode' by pressing the button to the left of the gear shift - it has a snowflake symbol on it. However - not sure what model you have but hope this helps.
Good luck!
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 05 March 2010, 18:48:00
Sorry  - it's a 2.2 16v

Not sure if it could be the snow mode then... as it starts in 1st but won't go past 3rd, and wont exceed 60mph
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: tunnie on 05 March 2010, 18:56:24
snow mode automatically dis-engages at around 40mph iic, does the engine rev over 4k rpm?

Worth updating your profile with your location, we may have members with tech2 near you to read the codes  :y
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: ians on 05 March 2010, 19:00:03
the usual first step is to top up the ATF fluid
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 05 March 2010, 20:06:05
I have updated my location.  I will check the ATF in the morning.

Thanks
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: tunnie on 05 March 2010, 20:51:53
Quote
snow mode automatically dis-engages at around 40mph iic, [size=14]does the engine rev over 4k rpm?[/size]

Worth updating your profile with your location, we may have members with tech2 near you to read the codes  :y
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: Martin_1962 on 05 March 2010, 20:59:47
I reckon selector switch is worth checking, but TBH sounds like it could be a damaged box - the rocking may have done something bad
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 06 March 2010, 15:29:57
Well today I popped into town, and went to the vauxhall garage.  They have advised me the gearbox sump gaskets are discontinued... hmmm

Well i bought some ATF fluid (not from vauxhall) and drained out what i could from the level plug by jacking it up at pass. side, then following the instructions on here...

Still appears to be no improvement.

Thought i would explain in a bit more detail what is happening with the gear stick lights:

P = All lights on
R = R light is on
N = All lights on
D = 3 light comes on then all lights go on after a few seconds
3 = 3 light is on
2 = All lights on
1 = All lights on

I'm wondering whether this is a problem with the gearbox ECU?  Where will i find this?  And can they be replaced easily?

Thanks

Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 06 March 2010, 15:30:40
Quote
Quote
snow mode automatically dis-engages at around 40mph iic, [size=14]does the engine rev over 4k rpm?[/size]

Worth updating your profile with your location, we may have members with tech2 near you to read the codes  :y

Yes it revs over 4k
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: SJKOO01 on 06 March 2010, 16:53:46
Quote
Well today I popped into town, and went to the vauxhall garage.  They have advised me the gearbox sump gaskets are discontinued... hmmm

Well i bought some ATF fluid (not from vauxhall) and drained out what i could from the level plug by jacking it up at pass. side, then following the instructions on here...

Still appears to be no improvement.

Thought i would explain in a bit more detail what is happening with the gear stick lights:

P = All lights on
R = R light is on
N = All lights on
D = 3 light comes on then all lights go on after a few seconds
3 = 3 light is on
2 = All lights on
1 = All lights on

I'm wondering whether this is a problem with the gearbox ECU?  Where will i find this?  And can they be replaced easily?

Thanks



Go to this site, may help you ?.

www.jpat.co.uk
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: DillonV6 on 06 March 2010, 17:53:19
Mine was the same it was the range sensor cost £500 to replace take it to a specialist auto box repairer and have a diagnostic test done cost about £60 its well worth it though as you'll know exactly whats wrong i used Midland auto transmissions in Kettering Northants
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: sjc on 06 March 2010, 20:40:54
If it's gonna cost mega bucks to fix it, you might want to consider converting it to manual!
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 06 March 2010, 22:35:33
is it dificult to convert to a manual?

TBH - i quite like the auto box, and the unusal thing is, it isn't malfunctioning as such as the gears stil change smoothly etc...

I have an auto specialist local (which out local vauxhall dealer sub contract to - as they dont service auto's)... may be worth a visit
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: Andy H on 06 March 2010, 22:42:39
During the recent snow and slush a number of people have had problems with the selector switch.

Removing and cleaning the switch seems to have helped some people.
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: sjc on 06 March 2010, 23:00:37
Yeah, if you like the auto then go to a specialist.
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 07 March 2010, 09:39:03
Quote
During the recent snow and slush a number of people have had problems with the selector switch.

Removing and cleaning the switch seems to have helped some people.

Where is the selector switch? And what shall i check?

Thanks, Anthony
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: Andy H on 07 March 2010, 09:52:14
There doesn't seem to be a guide at the moment but there are threads with the information here (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1231586488/10) and here (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1266581086/9)

The first one looks as though it just needs editing and adding to the maintenance guides. (any volunteers?)
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 08 March 2010, 19:12:28
Thanks

I had it off y/day, and opened it up - it was in a very sorry state indeed.  All the contacts were corroded - one to the point where it had fell off during dismantling.

A new one is on order from vauxhall for £45
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: RobG on 08 March 2010, 19:34:15
Quote
Thanks

I had it off y/day, and opened it up - it was in a very sorry state indeed.  All the contacts were corroded - one to the point where it had fell off during dismantling.

A new one is on order from vauxhall for £45
That sounds a bit too cheap mate. :-/ Have you ordered the correct part. Pricewise they`re £200 plus from VX :o
Title: Re: Auto Gearbox Problems
Post by: anth.payne on 08 March 2010, 20:40:38
I'm not sure what they could have confused it with?

...I suppose i'll soon find out - I haven't bought it yet, they've ordered it in.