Omega Owners Forum

Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: cameraman1954 on 04 October 2011, 01:29:24

Title: Auto Gear Change
Post by: cameraman1954 on 04 October 2011, 01:29:24

Hi Guys,
Can anyone help, the warning light on dash showing car with spanner is on permanent.
When D is selected car moves of in 3rd or 4th gear, can't select sports mode or winter driving mode, using petrol as thought its going out of fashion, seems to be running hotter than normal and at speed is not changing into top gear.

Also how do you check Auto Box Oil Level.

Title: Re: Auto Gear Change
Post by: RobG on 04 October 2011, 01:36:59

Need a decent code reader to find the fault. Cam sensor has been known to cause havoc with the autobox (code 0340). Auto fluid level check http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90508.0

Title: Re: Auto Gear Change
Post by: RobG on 04 October 2011, 01:39:16

Selector switch is another possibility for box going into "limp mode". But as said, get codes read first.
Guide for cleaning selector switch here http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90673.0

Title: Re: Auto Gear Change
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 October 2011, 06:56:43

You need to get the codes read first, but it does sound like the classic cam sensor fault common on 2.2's.

Title: Re: Auto Gear Change
Post by: KJO on 05 October 2011, 20:45:28

Had the same problem earlier this year. Don't run the car too long with the auto box in limp mode as it will knacker it. Probabley the selector switch but do as advised and have it checked out by having the fault codes read, I left it and ended up having to replace the box at a cost of £650. :'(

Title: Re: Auto Gear Change
Post by: Bixy1 on 05 October 2011, 20:53:44

You can shift gear manually but it won't go into top. Selector switches usually fail steadily rather than all at once.
My Astra has similar fault. I've used it for two years like that. You get fed up of shifting it and the fuel consumption is worse than running the 2.5 miggy.  :'(

Title: Re: Auto Gear Change
Post by: Dodge on 08 October 2011, 22:54:03

selector switch is the most common fault with the 2.2 auto. Get along to a decent auto specialist and get the codes checked

Title: Re: Auto Gear Change
Post by: Vamps on 08 October 2011, 23:06:12

Where abouts are you? Yes I know Co Durham, for the wise crackers :P, but Co Durham is a big place... :y :y

David Oliver Auto Electrical in Ferryhill have all the gear and do not charge you ott....... or I can read your codes..