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Omega General Help / Traction Control / Gearbox problem

« on: 07 June 2011, 19:42:49 »

Hi guys

can anyone shed any light on a problem.  i wont bore you with too many details but lets say that following an error with a cam belt kit from the supplier i have recently had a new (reconditioned) engine fitted to my Omega 2.5 v6.  since then the traction control light has been sticking on with the computer saying check automatic gearbox and the car stuck in high gear with no kickdown.  it has been back to the garage today and they have run diagnostic check but it seems to be showing a pre-code() with no actual error code.  they seem to think that it will develop a code and think it is a sensor problem (it was disconnected from the battery).  it is ok to drive but have to use like a manual.  i have got over 600 miles to do this weekend so the code may appear but i would be grateful if anyone has any ideas.

many thanks

tony

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Omega General Help / Re: alarm problems and a couple of questions

« on: 23 April 2011, 16:56:52 »

thanks guys for all the great advice.  i am still trying to get to grips with the finer points of the forum and not sure how to reply to each individually so i assume this is going to be a general comment (i clicked on reply at the bottom of the page) so forgive me if its a complete cock up!
will try the bonnet catch for the alarm and thanks for the idea of manually locking with the back door open.
is the glove box black and how much do you want for it!
sounds as though trying to fix the seat could be lucrative - will give it a go
no i dont like fiddly jobs and when it comes to mechanics i am about as useful as a chocolate teapot!

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Omega General Help / alarm problems and a couple of questions

« on: 23 April 2011, 10:16:01 »

Hi
i recently gained an elite 2.5 and have a couple of niggles.  not sure if i should list them together or try separate posts but here goes.
firstly can anyone tll me whats going on with the alarm?  unlike some other vehicles there does not seem to be any way to lock the car without setting the alarm.  this is causing a problem as it keeps going off at random especially when parked at the side of the road (could be wind/vibration caused by passing vehicles)  i was advised to press the interior disable button before locking and this sort of works but it still went off at 12-30 wednesday night, 2-00 am thursday night and 3-00 am last night.  at the moment all i can think of is to leave it unlocked to keep peace with the neighbours.  any ideas please?

also, can you remove the door from the glovebox or do you have to replace the whole thing?  previous owner had to break into it so the mechanism is broken and the door hangs down.  would like to replace the door or the catch if possible.

Braking - there seems to be a bit of a vibration/wobble on braking. 

electric drivers seat - all works in all directions but it will not go fully forward stopping quite a way short.

sorry to start with a list of questions but i would appreciate any advice

many thanks tony

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: new omega owner

« on: 23 April 2011, 16:40:37 »

thank you for your welcome messages, now all i have do work out is where my post in help went!

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Newbie Welcome Area / new omega owner

« on: 23 April 2011, 09:33:27 »

Hi I'm Tony and have just bought a 2000 Elite with 96000 on the clock. i've got a few niggles which is how i found the forum.  looking forward to speaking to you and am now going into help with a few questions.  thanks for any help or advice you can give me.