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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: cd player probs and central locking??

« on: 29 May 2007, 21:06:53 »

thanks mike dundee, might get one of those. well good news and bad news on the stereo, the jvc unit works in my old 2.0 gls but not the 3.0 elite, strange, thought to myself i'll try another head unit and see if i get the same problems. Nope... swapped it for my dad's cheapo one from aldi, works perfectly, and vice versa he's now running with the jvc one, works perfectly for him, just thought i'd let you all know, Radio is a JVC KD322/311.

Just got central locking to sort out now.

paul

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / cd player probs and central locking??

« on: 27 May 2007, 12:36:08 »

recently bought a 3.0 v6 elite on a 1996, wondering if it's possiblt to fit an aftermarket head unit (JVC unit), as it seems to work when you plug it in, but when ignition is switched off and then back on, it powers up but no sound. If you remove the speaker connector to the radio and then reconnect it makes a loud crack through the speakers and then works fine until the next time you switch off.

Would this have anything to do with the hands free kit? or does the aftermarket head unit wiring differ from gm standard?

It did have a cd changer fitted too but i don't think this works with the cd player as there is no function to select the changer, so if anyone wants a 6 cd changer with the mounting bracket let me know and i'll put it on ebay...

I'm also after the radio mounting chassis for the standard radio as it was just wedged in before and so wobbles about in the hole, it is a model cdr500 if this helps.

Well now thats out of the way, the only other fault i have is the previous owner had problems with the central locking, and so i have just 1 transponder key, whenever you lock the car, then unlock it the hazards flash until you switch on the ignition, this is okay, but is it possible to get a remote key, get it programmed and would this cure it. i have been looking on ebay and found this ....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110131726398&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=001

Any ideas if this would work, or would i need to take it to main dealer.....

thanks in advance guys, and i must say, super forum and my god don'y you love the sound of the 3.0 v6, just purrs....

thanks again

paul

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Omega General Help / Re: Hello, please educate me...(x20xev qus)

« on: 24 May 2007, 13:36:40 »

And it goes on...

Let it cool down for hour and a half or so, disconnected batt for ten minutes, then finally got it to start. I'm wondering whether fixing the sensor wiring problem while the engine was warm has confused the heck out of the ECU w.r.t. what's hot and what's cold. Should one ensure that the engine's quite cold before resetting an ECU by disconnnecting batt? Especially if the fault was a temperature sensor? I'm wondering if I've been a bit (!?) daft here.

Anyway, decided it needed a decent run to make up for all the cranking, and this went OK. Still some funny revving stuff at traffic lights, feels like ICV sticking, TPS problem, or an unfortunate combination of the two :-/.  30 miles later decided to head back home, 2 miles from my front door I stopped at a roundabout whereupon the revs died and it cut out totally.
Put the emergency lights on, cranking, cranking, cranking, oh my poor starter motor/engine; started again eventually and got me home.

Can't let my girlfriend attempt to use it in this state. I'll just have to try to get it the 4 miles to my work tomorrow, and try to sort it out there.

If I take the motor part of the ICV off, would it be OK to ultrasonic the valve part in carb-cleaner or equivalent? I'm wondering if there's anything in there that might not appreciate this treatment?

And does anyone know if the throttle position sensor is take-apartable?  I saw one off a golf once with it's lid off, but haven't looked closely at the one on this car.

Thanks, I'll stop whining soon, I promise.

Sounds like you're actually making progress.

Is the EML off? If so, it might be wise to get the codes reset, and see what, if anything, reappears

Take the soleniod off the end of the ECV, and give it a good soak in carb cleaner or something. Make sure throttle body and breathers all clear, and replace with new gaskets, all to the right torque.

Religiously go around the whole engine bay, make sure all connectors are home and you cannot see loom damage. Make sure all vacc pipes are home and secure.

There's not much more this can be now, my money is on a sensor issue, or a sensor not plugged in etc..

just thought i'd mention, when i bought mine 2.0 16v gls, it ran fine then developed very weird idling problems and stalling at lights/islands etc, after thoroughly cleaning everything it wasn't too bad but still there, replaced the ICV and it's as good as new now. They are about £35 off ebay, well worth the investment, also give a quick look to the wiring loom to the crankshaft sensor as the coating is prone to perishing which may cause interference, another problem i had with mine, sounded like it was running on 2 cylinders, lol. just unclipped the wire and wrapped some insulation tape to it for now till i can get it changed....just a thought
paul

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Newbie Welcome Area / hello to you all

« on: 21 May 2007, 17:37:49 »

hello to you from paul in burton on trent, and would just like to say what a great forum. i currently own a N reg 2.0 16v GLS Omega, but i'm very much looking for a 2.5 or maybe 3.0 v6 version CDX or Elite, absolutely love the styling and the luxury of these cars, so much so i'm going to buy another....

if anyone has any hints or tips on what to look for and a guide price for M to S reg i'd be grateful, and here's to a great forum.

thanks

paul