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Omega General Help / Re: Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement - Facelift

« on: 01 September 2008, 09:55:51 »

Just to put this one to bed, and hopefully contribute something to this thread.....

I took the opportunity to replace ALL the bulbs behind the instrument cluster when I was there.

For my 2003 (Facelift) Omega 2.2DTi, I needed the following bulbs to replace EVERYTHING....

(Part Numbers are Vauxhall Parts Desk Part Numbers)

2   x V0090566032        12v 2.0w (Warning Lights)     £1.27 (+ VAT)
12 x V0091155676        12v 1.1w (Warning Lights)     £0.85 (+ VAT)
4   x V0009195062        (Dial backlights)                    £0.58 (+ VAT)

If you have a MID, you may want to take the opportunity to replace the 4 bulbs there too. In which case you will want another:-

4  x V0090566032        12v 2.0w (Warning Lights)     £1.27 (+ VAT)

My car did not have a towbar or traction control, and so the apertures for those bulbs were empty.

Hope the above helps.....<grin>

Cheers!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement - Facelift

« on: 26 August 2008, 09:39:21 »

Just in case anyone is REMOTELY interested  

All done - no problems.....many thanks to all for their help.

Couple of points though.....

I found the screws that retain the instrument cluster to be those really annoying types that don't come away cleanly. In other words they cling on for dear life, until you have unscrewed it ALL the way.

I can see why this would be an advantage generally speaking, but if you're not expecting it they have a tendancy to "pop" out at the last moment - which usually results in the aforementioned screw being dropped (in this case) into the depths of the dashboard........

An hour later, when screw was finally retrieved, I thought that this was a suitable comment for this thread - in amongst the swearing and bleeding knuckles....

I guess I'm just clumsy!!  

Once again - many thanks to all for their help!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement - Facelift

« on: 22 August 2008, 14:15:11 »

Just picked up the bulbs - and the pack had the remainder of the Vx Stock Control sticker still attached.

Further to "Elite Pete" and "Shyboy" comments, the pick quantity is indeed 10 - i.e. they do come in packs of 10 supplied to the dealer.

However, parts guy at Rowcliffe's in Taunton (and it would appear other dealers around the country) had no problem in splitting the pack and just giving me the 4 I need.....

I guess it depends how militant the guy behind the parts desk is at your particular dealer........ :-/

Hey ho......

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Omega General Help / Re: Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement - Facelift

« on: 22 August 2008, 12:45:28 »

Just phoned Rowcliffes Vauxhall in Taunton, and guy on parts desk was ultra helpful.

Got loads in stock, 4 put aside for me to collect at lunchtime, and he confirmed that 4 bulbs were indeed needed.

I didn't completely understand what he said, but he mentioned something about 3 for the dials, and one for the warning light (or something). Doesn't matter - point is, he inspired confidence, and was adamant I needed 4.

10/10 so far for Rowcliffes Vx in Taunton!!

Will let y'all know how I get on fitting them - but sounds like a relatively straight forward job. So if I cock it up, I probably won't admit to it on here!!

Thanks to all for your help!!

PS> Interestingly, he said that the parts system they use doesn't list the individual little warning lights. The mechanics just take out the old bulb and find a matching one out of stores.......

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Omega General Help / Re: Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement - Facelift

« on: 21 August 2008, 20:42:03 »

Haven't had a go yet....

Off to buy the bulbs tomorrow, and then have a crack at it this weekend...

Will let you know.....glad you were the guinea pig!!!

Cheers!!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement - Facelift

« on: 20 August 2008, 16:59:18 »

Just for info - the video at the bottom of http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381 kindly suggested by Albert1 seems to be taken in facelift model......

Ideal!!

Thanks to all for help and suggestions!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement - Facelift

« on: 20 August 2008, 16:51:37 »

It's the gremlins!! The gremlins I tell you!! MWAH HA HA HA!!!

Good question though - probably not a bad idea to replace the lot....I'd be interested in this too if anyone has the info....?

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Omega General Help / Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement - Facelift

« on: 20 August 2008, 16:43:49 »

Hi,

I'm sure this has been covered before, but I can't seem to find it....

One of the bulbs has gone on my 2003 Omega 2.2DTi Estate's instrument cluster. The one behind the right of the speedo, and behind the fuel gauge to be precise.

I imagine that this is a simple job to get at and replace, but don't want to end up unscrewing/breaking the wrong bits in my quest to remove the instrument cluster (if that is what I need to do....)

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a guide as to how to replace the bulb?

Cheers,

ChocolateMonster

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Omega General Help / Re: MID Backlight dim - MID replacement/upgrade?

« on: 26 August 2008, 10:38:51 »

Oh.....OK.

I had a look when I was fiddling around and couldn't see them. The MID seemed to have a sealed back to it....

Maybe I was staring at it - I'll have another look tonight.

Cheers!!

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Omega General Help / Re: MID Backlight dim - MID replacement/upgrade?

« on: 26 August 2008, 09:57:15 »

OK - thanks for the help.

The CID upgrade path sounds pretty expensive, and I would imagine that these parts are quite difficult to come by second hand.....

Better to replace the bulb in the MID I think....

Anyone got a simple guide as to how to perform this feat of engineering, and which bulb I might need?

Thanks!!

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Omega General Help / MID Backlight dim - MID replacement/upgrade?

« on: 26 August 2008, 09:49:53 »

Hi all,

First a bit of history.....

Replaced the instrument cluster light bulbs on my 2003 facelift as per this thread that everyone kindly helped me on....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1219247029

HOWEVER.....

Upon replacing everything, I noticed that the upper right corner of the MID is a good deal "dimmer" than the rest of the display - it was fine before the bulb replacement.

Could I have broken something whilst replacing the other bulbs?

I took everything apart again and made sure EVERYTHING, including the grey MID plug, was seated correctly. I even jiggled everything around back there to make sure it wasn't a dodgy connection - alas, it made no difference.

So - my questions are kind of three fold....

• Is there something easy to fix this - another bulb that has gone perhaps?

• If not, can I simply replace the MID? How many billions of pounds is this likely to cost?

• Lastly, if I am replacing the MID, could I take the opportunity to "upgrade" to the colour graphical version (GID?) - I have heard rumour that each display must be mated to the stereo head unit - is this true?

Sorry - any and all help gratefully received!!

Cheers!!

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Omega General Help / Re: Buypartsby wishbones condition after 12 months...

« on: 22 August 2008, 14:22:23 »

Just had new wishbones front and rear (with new bushes obviously etc etc) on my 2003 car.

Cousin owns a garage and fitted them for me, but still pretty darn expensive even with non-Vx parts and on "mates rates".....

Car had done 135,000 miles by this point though....so I'm not too worried.....

However - only noticed them 2 days before MOT was due......so was a little frantic...  

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Omega General Help / Handbrake Adjustment - 2003 Omega Estate

« on: 31 October 2007, 09:59:15 »

Hi all,

Can anyone provide an idiots guide to adjusting the handbrake on a 2003 2.2DTi Omega Estate?

Mine does not really engage until the top of its travel....

Many thanks for any assistance!!

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Omega General Help / Minimum Brake Disc Depth Measurement

« on: 31 October 2007, 09:56:41 »

Hi All,

Anyone know the correct minimum brake disc depth (front and rear) for a 2003 2.2 DTi Estate Omega?

Brakes seem a little spongy, but have no real way of knowing if the brake discs are below minimum depth. I have a micrometer etc, just need the minimum values....

Cheers for any help.....

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Omega General Help / Re: Coolant flush - 2.2 DTi 2003

« on: 01 October 2007, 12:23:17 »

  Oh yeah - sorry, being a prat!! I hadn't mentally latched onto the "top it up with water" bit!!

Thanks for the help on this.

I think I am pretty clear on it all now, and I'll let you know how I get on!!

Once again, many thanks for all the help, and sorry for being thick....