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Omega General Help / Re: Help! My Miggy is dying :( -EDIT :: Crank Sensor-

« on: 19 August 2008, 16:27:45 »

Hi guys I ended up taking this to a garage as I couldn't get my hands on
flat ground, axle stands, or my torx set, or indeed the sensor and my back is badgered again

Should I account for MAX 1 hour for labour to change the crank sensor please? I saw a guide here saying a lay-person can do it in 30mins, so with ramps and a fully qualified chappie would be surprised if it went beyond an hour!

Please if I am wrong someone smack me and correct me

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Omega General Help / Re: Help! My Miggy is dying :( -EDIT :: Crank Sensor-

« on: 15 August 2008, 22:37:20 »

Thanks for the replies

Guess how the day ended - took 2.5 hours to get home 12 miles...

(pic taken by nameless passenger Sandra leaning over btw, with no engine running the brakes where rock-solid and poop, and the steering was heavy - note the aa dude told me to "keep up on the wheel or you'll rip your front bumper off" - I was busy  )




That fuel consumption gave me an extra 0.1MPG on my average over 3000 miles

Thanks again everyone - new crank sensor ordered

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Omega General Help / Re: Help! My Miggy is dying :(

« on: 15 August 2008, 14:19:34 »

Hi again guys - thanks so much for all the replies.

Confirmed by paperclip test - code 19 = Crank Sensor.

Didn't realise it was such a bugger to get to so will check which type I have over weekend and get her all fixed up early next week. Dealer recommends the square type with the pins all the way up to the shrouding but worth checking one suspects.

Now, to get home from work safely - you're quite right there is no warning at all when she goes, I do consider myself extremely lucky so far!

Thanks again all  

PS> How handy is the paperclip test! -Cheers

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Omega General Help / Re: Help! My Miggy is dying :(

« on: 15 August 2008, 11:18:47 »

Thank you! *Paperclip hunting begins*

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Omega General Help / Re: Help! My Miggy is dying :(

« on: 15 August 2008, 11:11:18 »

Thanks guys what a bunch of legends will give it a go.

I should get a 1 flash 2 flashes 1-2 (diagnosis start) and then get the real codes x-x (which in crank sensor case would be 1, then 9)?

Just want to make sure I don't miss anything.

Thanks again for the quick replies!

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Omega General Help / Help! My Miggy is dying :( -EDIT :: Crank Sensor-

« on: 15 August 2008, 10:37:36 »

Hi all sorry if this has been covered a hundred times, my internet connection here is work is temperemental at best and is failing fast so must move quickly.

Over the past 3 days my engine has cut out 4 times, all in 5th gear at reasonably low RPM (first time was at 80MPH ), and very suddenly - without warning at all really.

I am now very worried as 3 of the occasions it has cut out have been on the very busy, fast and twisty Cardiff Bay link-road and losing power, steering going heavy and brakes becoming less powerful are bad combo.

When it cuts, the engine is just below the middle of the gauge (which seems normal for mine), the revs drop to zero instantly while the speedo ticks down slowly. The alternator and oil pressure lights come on immediately (ignition still in the second position), and it takes a good 15 minutes before I can restart it. Before this, the engine will turn and turn but not fire. Last night it fired back up within 5 mins but died again instantly.

I thought it could be dodgy fuel from Tesco as I had the first problem just after adding a tenner of 95 RON, but having burnt that off and getting some optimax last night (just in case) it died again this morning so its not bad fuel.

When its restarted it runs absolutely perfectly, still getting the good MPG, still pulls strongly - all seems absolutely normal.

Would this indicate ignition or are there other things I should look for? Will be getting it on the tech2 over the weekend hopefully.... very worried indeed as its plain dangerous  

Anyone else had a similar thing? Any suggestions please?

Thanks for reading
Worried Alex

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Omega General Help / Re: firmware updates

« on: 17 July 2008, 11:41:59 »

Brackley or Nottingham is where the Forum Tech2's are located.

Thanks Mark - Brackley best option for me - will send PM to TB

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Omega General Help / Re: firmware updates

« on: 17 July 2008, 11:20:59 »

I think the gearbox and the facelift climate ECUs are the ones really worth updating.

I wonder if my 2.2 cd is in need of these updates and do you know if there is anyone north of the border who has the tech 2 machine  

.  Looking to get CC done soon

Where do you go mate? Mind if I tag along? In Reading quite a bit recently

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Omega General Help / Re: firmware updates

« on: 16 July 2008, 15:36:18 »

I thought I was being too picky with the climate - when it blows cold you can hear the spit in your mouth freezing, and blowing hot you think you've melted!

Where could I get the Climate Control update done please?
I am willing (expecting) to drive to wherever is needed

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Omega General Help / Re: Lowering 2000 (Facelift) 3.0 MV6

« on: 01 July 2008, 15:15:18 »

Bugger - Irmscher's own site says "Not for MV6 models in UK"
What the hell is that about!  

OE Spec Bilstein's - can do (and decent price). Thanks for the heads-up on Balance Motorsport.

A bit lost on the springs now - Eibach have a kit but its for 94 onwards saloon + estate and not sure I like the idea of one-kit-for-all (-30mm)

Any other suggestions greatfully received - it's just the roll I am trying to kill off really the appearance is already pretty nice

Thanks again for reading

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Omega General Help / Re: Lowering 2000 (Facelift) 3.0 MV6

« on: 01 July 2008, 12:58:52 »

The irmscher springs are getting hard to source so that will require some searching.

The Bilstein OEM shocks are availbel from Balance Motor Sport at a good price, beware though that these shocks will only support a drop of 30mm max if you end up sourcing alternative springs to the irmscher ones.

Quality info Mark many thanks indeed Sir  8-)

Let the searching commence!

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Omega General Help / Re: Lowering 2000 (Facelift) 3.0 MV6

« on: 01 July 2008, 12:25:49 »

Cheers to you both - I did think a few times about bumping or not bumping but the forum was 101% active when I posted and it disappeared rather rapidly

The car is 100% original in suspension terms - will the Irmscher springs stop the wingmirrors scraping the road on roundabouts?  
Where could I obtain these and Bilstein shocks please? Any reputable suppliers or just check the usuals like MotorSportsWorld / DemonTweeks / LarkSpeed etc.?

I promise this is the last question I will ask today  

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Omega General Help / Re: Lowering 2000 (Facelift) 3.0 MV6

« on: 01 July 2008, 11:35:47 »

bump

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Omega General Help / Lowering [Reducing Roll] Facelift 3.0 MV6

« on: 30 June 2008, 16:58:23 »

Hi guys

Saw a thread on here not so long back debating lowering a facelift - does anyone have a recommended brand/supplier please?

Will be leaving OE shocks in place as they are quite new - looking for a respectable drop but nothing insane (30-50mm should do the job)

What are people's experiences with lowering please?
Looking to kill off some of that roll (which is actually quite good considering speed x mass!), but having had spinal surgery not so long back and having suffered an overlowered Maestro Turbo and a badly lowered 620ti would like to keep some smoothness to the whole affair.

Is there anything I should lookout for please? Guess facelift is different to pre, and that MV6 and Elite are not the same? (Estate and Saloon certainly cannot be?)

Ideas on a postcard please

Cheers
Alex

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Omega General Help / Re: "Check Coolant" Sensor gone - new tank?

« on: 05 June 2008, 09:41:12 »

Thanks TB - good to know in case it happens with my new tank anyway