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Title: car wont start!!
Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 16:32:11
got our v6 omega a couple of months ago with no manual!! car running fine last night wont start this morn. wants to but just wont fire. alam light flashes when doors are locked, i know that might sound silly but not noticed it b4. does the car have an immobiliser as standard, and where? all silly quetions but i am a blonde girly, any help would b really appreciated
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Post by: FoxyV6 on 14 July 2010, 16:46:53
If im correct if it has the factory alarm it will have an immobiliser as well
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 16:54:46
thanks, do u think the prob sounds like the amobiliser and if so do u no how to switch it off?
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 16:58:37
Alarm light flashing after locking is normal. Is the EML light on (orange pic of engine)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 14 July 2010, 16:59:12
The car has more than likely got an immobiliser fitted,to stop the alarm going off insert your key into the ignition and turn it one click so that the dashboard lights up.Don't start the car but instead set the central locking with the keyfob first to unlock then lock.The alarm should stop making a noise now and you should be able to start the car.I hope that helps
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 17:00:36
Think she means red LED on dash alarm button ;)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 14 July 2010, 17:03:36
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Think she means red LED on dash alarm button ;)

Thanks Rob,just re-read post.I'm getting old you know. ;D
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 17:08:39
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Alarm light flashing after locking is normal. Is the EML light on (orange pic of engine)[/quote]
Yes or no. Could try paperclip test here http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687
Post up results sounds like a crank sensor failing (code 19)
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 17:08:52
if the orange light is the funny looking pic with the z like lightening sort of symble it stays on when the ignition is put on. sorry i sound like such a simple girly. i love fast cars when they work and am useless when they dont!
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 17:11:28
Look at my post above yours and click on the red link. Very doubtful to be immobiliser, if it was the "lightning" light would constantly flash whilst cranking engine. As said click on the link, read it carefully and then test :y
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 17:16:49
thank you so much gotta go fetch the just as useless old man in the other car in a mo will have a look when we get back and get back to you. really appreciate your help. thanks again
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 17:19:32
Good idea to put your location etc in your profile. may be someone nearby to assist
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 17:25:56
thanks rob youve been brill. will update properly later and even try my computer skills at uploading a pic of car!
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 17:29:08
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thanks rob youve been brill. will update properly later and even try my computer skills at uploading a pic of car!
:y :y
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 14 July 2010, 18:17:22
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thanks rob youve been brill. will update properly later and even try my computer skills at uploading a pic of car!

In the style of the Harry Enfield character Tim-nice-but dim "Bloody nice bloke"  ;D
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 18:38:24
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thanks rob youve been brill. will update properly later and even try my computer skills at uploading a pic of car!

In the style of the Harry Enfield character Tim-nice-but dim "Bloody nice bloke"  ;D
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJd842n0dhQ[/media]
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 19:06:12
i am so not playing that video. (mainly cos my computer has no speakers) makes me look more dim saying that but never mind i can take a joke. did test got 135 says low voltage, not too dim to find that out but too dim 2 know what it means if your out there rob please help this dippy dame once more
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 19:28:39
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i am so not playing that video. (mainly cos my computer has no speakers) makes me look more dim saying that but never mind i can take a joke. did test got 135 says low voltage, not too dim to find that out but too dim 2 know what it means if your out there rob please help this dippy dame once more
Ignore that. Still suspect crank sensor, sometimes if it`s failing it won`t throw a 19. Can you check if you have fuel to the injectors and a spark at any plug, failed crank sensor will prevent fuel & spark

Edit: video wasn`t aimed at you, see post by Hannahjudesdad ;)
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 19:33:08
2 much messin abour the b****y battery is dead now. aparantly the sensor slipped out on the previous owner or something like that, says mr dippy who is now going back down to the car to have a look. think u could b a genious!! :y
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 19:37:18
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2 much messin abour the b****y battery is dead now. aparantly the sensor slipped out on the previous owner or something like that, says mr dippy who is now going back down to the car to have a look. think u could b a genious!! :y
That`s why you got a 135 ;) Slipped out :-? from where :question it`s bolted in down by the oil filter and connected at the rear of the engine just below the lifting eye.
Is your "better" half reading this ;D ;D
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 19:40:07
dont ask me thats what the hubby said, he knows the geezer we got it from and he had some fun in the snow and did something 2 it. he fixed it so if mr dippy cant we may b able to get him to talk us through it
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 19:40:59
also i may b blonde but i am the better half!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 19:42:34
Post up a plea for help in the Worcester area I`m sure we have members near you
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 19:43:30
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also i may b blonde but i am the better half!!!!!!!!!!!
Is it Evesham or did you mean to type Essex :D
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Post by: Welung666 on 14 July 2010, 19:46:55
I'm not far away if you want me to stick my laptop on it for you :y
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 19:48:14
 ;D very good. brill advice thanx. mr dippy gonna try his mate if no joy will post the plea. cos i can definatly do please feel sorry for me as i am a girl!!!!!!
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 19:50:06
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I'm not far away if you want me to stick my laptop on it for you :y
Well done Lee :y :y :y
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 19:50:26
although if the very kind chap who is nor far away woulldnt mind that would be great
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 19:51:57
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;D very good. brill advice thanx. mr dippy gonna try his mate if no joy will post the plea. cos i can definatly do please feel sorry for me as i am a girl!!!!!![/quote]
What`s that got to do with it, we don`t want to be seen as patronising to the female fraternity on here. ;D Equality ::)
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Post by: Welung666 on 14 July 2010, 19:52:23
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although if the very kind chap who is nor far away woulldnt mind that would be great

I don't mind, it'll cost you a few cups of tea and some biccy's though :P

I'm stuck in work the rest of the week, is Saturday to long to wait?
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 19:52:55
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although if the very kind chap who is nor far away woulldnt mind that would be great
Welung aka Lee is a top bloke
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 19:54:52
always got t and bickys saturday is fine. as my car is still running, the omega is for mr dippy 2 use, my right foot toooooo heavy and use way 2 much fuel just to pop to morrisons!!!!!!
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 19:55:59
well cool, mr dippy is called lee to
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 20:00:39
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well cool, mr dippy is called lee to
So we have Mr. Dippy aka Lee and Mrs. Dippy aka Loobyloo ;D
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 14 July 2010, 20:02:17
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although if the very kind chap who is nor far away woulldnt mind that would be great
Welung aka Lee is a top bloke

How much more mileage can I get out of 'Bloody nice bloke'?
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Post by: l00byl00 on 14 July 2010, 20:03:23
think im gonna call him mr dippy all the time from now on. mayb loobyloo isnt my real name. im struggling to type now as i am laughin too much ;D
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Post by: RobG on 14 July 2010, 20:11:31
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although if the very kind chap who is nor far away woulldnt mind that would be great
Welung aka Lee is a top bloke

How much more mileage can I get out of 'Bloody nice bloke'?
Dunno, give me a clue (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-indifferent-smileys-959.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/Free-Indifferent-Smileys/)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 14 July 2010, 21:00:38
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although if the very kind chap who is nor far away woulldnt mind that would be great
Welung aka Lee is a top bloke

How much more mileage can I get out of 'Bloody nice bloke'?
Dunno, give me a clue (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-indifferent-smileys-959.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/Free-Indifferent-Smileys/)

 ;D :y

Two 'Bloody nice blokes' on OOF together helping a damsel in distress