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Omega General Help / Air Con Pipes

« on: 06 May 2015, 17:39:48 »

Hi.

I took my car to be regassed at my local garage, one 'phone call later I'm the proud owner of a air con system with a split high pressure pipe. The garage made a call and told me a replacement would be "£180 +". I asked if I found a cheaper one if they would fit it? They agreed, so I bought a used one on ebray, took it to the garage and left them to it. A few hours later a 'phone call tells me that the fitting of the replacement was a bigger than thought of job, including partial engine dismantle and headlamp/bumper removal, thereby sending the labour costs "sky-high".
Does anyone know how much this job should be, or is there a guide to doing it myself  *shudder* ?
Regards
LB   

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Ghost Radio?

« on: 25 March 2015, 18:00:11 »

Hi.
I have the CCR 2006 with Bose which has developed a new trick. About five minutes after locking the car the radio decides to turn it's self on. Much to the joy of my neighbours who enjoy knocking on my door to tell me. The radio starts on the medium wave and will not change until I turn on the ignition, turn off the radio and then restart it, when it starts on the station I left it on. The fault is so bad that I now have to remove the radio every time I'm parking for a while. (or leave it out and have to talk to the wife )

Please HELP!!

Regards

LB

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Omega General Help / bonnet latch adjustment

« on: 26 February 2015, 19:03:30 »

Hi, just a quickie (!!!)

Following the guide I adjusted the bonnet latch, but, on trying to tighten the bolt, it will not tighten it just keeps on turning. I think the bent over springy thingy that the bolt tightens into is knackered. So that I can get a replacement, the question is - what is it called ?

Thanks

LB

O.K.  there called U clips, so next silly question. What size is the one for this bolt?

Sorry to be a pain.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / side light bulb replacement

« on: 18 December 2014, 15:49:43 »

Hi I tried to replace the bulbs as one has blown. Removing the top cover I was amazed at the size of the hole,it's tiny, how on earth am I supposed to reach through it to remove the light cover? Is this a job for the Christmas Fairy or am I missing something (apart from tiny hands, that is)?

Regards and Merry Christmas to all.

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Omega General Help / Unexplained engine cut-out

« on: 12 December 2014, 19:35:09 »

After driving about 45 mins, just nearing home, I let a car out of my side street and the engine died. the battery, oil and engine lights came on, all the electrics were working (the lights were on and the heater was blowing). the started span the engine but no sign of life. After a fair old curse I pushed the car to a safe spot and, out of interest, tried again and it started immediately. I drove it the 100 yards or so to my parking space, parked, and as I reached to switch it off, it stopped again. The temperature gauge showed normal, the petrol tank was nearly full and the engine did not seem/smell hot. So, a) Please, any ideas of a possible fault? and, b) I have a cheapo fault reader, where is the OBD socket situated? Thanks for any help

Regards 

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Omega General Help / Pollen Filter Cover

« on: 08 December 2014, 16:37:17 »

Hi
I'm trying to remove the filter cover, I've pulled back the rubber, lifted the front but that's it. The cover seems stuck in place, so, to help a thicko, do I just keep pulling at it, or has it to be released from the rear rubber? I've tried twisting it, pulling it and thumping it, all to no avail. Am I being too wimpy with it or is there something else? I don't want to break it.
Thanks for any help

Regards

LB

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Radio Operating Instuctions

« on: 01 December 2014, 20:54:12 »

Hi, I've just got my 2001 Omega but it does not have any instructions for the radio. Would anyone be able to supply me with some, please? I know not the model of the radio, but it has Bose speakers mounted at the rear.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Regards

LB 

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hi -de Hi

« on: 01 December 2014, 18:18:25 »

Hi, I've just bought a 2001 2.6 elite automatic. A very nice car a dream drive home.

I look forward to browsing this forum to pick up tips and information, a font of knowledge, I'm sure.

Regards

LB