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Omega General Help / Re: Engine problem

« on: 02 April 2011, 21:47:17 »

Simply would have cost too much money to repair - more than the car was worth.Bodywork fantastic - mechanically buggered - ECU going, valve stem seals, head gasket, etc,etc. Just couldnt afford to repair it. I had it 3 years and in the end it owed me nothing so I scrapped it (after it had been vandalised as well - although it was off road someone objected to where it was parked and carved the word cu*t on the roof and scratched the paintwork).
Sorry if this is upsetting, but I thought about it long and hard before I did it. Petrol costs etc. I'm not a wealthy man and needed the money.
There we go I have got it off my chest now, and hope you all have better luck with your omegas than I had - I think I was naively sold a rough one.
 

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Omega General Help / Re: Engine problem

« on: 14 March 2011, 22:51:11 »

Couldnt be arsed -scrapped it

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Omega General Help / Engine problem

« on: 28 March 2009, 02:12:43 »

My Y Reg 2.6 Mig puffs out bluey/white smoke on starting, rattles for a couple of seconds and has engine management light on. have been told there is a misfire on idle and that depending on what the problem is it could cost up to a grand to repair.Loses a bit of oil, and water but I dont think they are mixing in the engine. Only done 77k. Is it time for the scrapyard already? Still goes well but up for mot shortly- been told there is air leak and lambda sensor is over compensating by throwing more fuel in. Are Cats going to b knackered as a result? Help Please

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Omega General Help / 2.6cd auto

« on: 27 September 2010, 20:41:02 »

My Y reg auto miggy wont start - have fully checked that battery is fully charged. i know its a bit obvious but can it be anything else but the starter motor? A mechanic I know who has an X type jag has said it could be an inhibitor switch?!? - he said he had replaced a starter motor before on a jag only to find it was the inhibitor switch. Any clues guys??http://images.omegaowners.com/forum/yabbfiles250/Templates/Forum/default/embarassed.gif

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Omega General Help / Possible deceased omega

« on: 10 July 2010, 23:07:54 »

Pedal test fault codes 10.1.7.10, and 10.1.7.3. Starter motor Knackered. Called an automotive guy with diagnostic (snap-on) kit. He could find no readings on his equipment. He got car started eventualy but was only on 3 cylinders but after a while it picked up to all 6. He seemed to hint that ECU could be failing, which as it is a "y" reg would not be worth repairing. Any suggestions please before I drive it to "webuyanycar.com" and accept the £490 valuation?? :-/

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Omega General Help / Dodgy Startup

« on: 01 February 2010, 22:03:42 »

Hi Guys - long time since I got in touch with you. My 2.6 CD struggles when starting from cold unless you leave the engine running for a couple of minutes on idle. ECU light on as well but that has been on for a while. I will do pedal trick and write it down and see what that says but any other suggestions
?

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Omega General Help / Courtesy Lights

« on: 02 May 2008, 22:02:38 »

Hi Guys-I recently bought a 2001 2.6L CD which is absolutely fantastic in every respect. My only niggle is that none of the courtesy lights work (saloon,doors,boot,reading lamps etc). I think all the fuses are in place because everything else appears to work. Its not a big problem as I say but when the dark nights come it would be nice to have the full omega experience and this is the only thing spoiling it at the moment.

 

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Newbie Welcome Area / interor/ courtesy lights

« on: 01 May 2008, 21:47:33 »

Hi guys I'm all new to  :Dmigs  got a Y reg 2.6 cd which has full service histort etc. the only problem with it is interior lights, door lights, courtesy lights dont work, yrt all the appropriate fuses seem to be in place. Its not a major problem but its a little niggle. Otherwise its an absolutely fantastic car and a wonderful driving experience