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Omega General Help / Re: Camshaft sensor fault?
« on: 23 October 2006, 19:12:54 »
Cam sensor changed at the local dealers today (£120). Running sweet now, thanks.
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Omega General Help / Re: Camshaft sensor fault?
« on: 20 October 2006, 21:48:09 »
I'm positive about the codes. (Spent a good ten minutes looking at the flashing light!)
Did some digging and tried "omega X20XEV simtec" in Google. This took me to several references to to the Simtec 56.5 engine management system being used on the X20XEV 2.0 16V engine. See http://buy1.snapon.com/products/uk/UK-PDF/eescgb213b-pdf/eescgb213b-ems.pdf for example.
So it looks like the X20XEV used two different management systems. Anyhow, now I know I've got a camshaft sensor fault indicated, I've checked the service history and found that the camshaft sensor was replaced 18 months/14,000 miles ago. Should they fail that quick? Is there a possiblity of a loose wire or some other simple fault?
Did some digging and tried "omega X20XEV simtec" in Google. This took me to several references to to the Simtec 56.5 engine management system being used on the X20XEV 2.0 16V engine. See http://buy1.snapon.com/products/uk/UK-PDF/eescgb213b-pdf/eescgb213b-ems.pdf for example.
So it looks like the X20XEV used two different management systems. Anyhow, now I know I've got a camshaft sensor fault indicated, I've checked the service history and found that the camshaft sensor was replaced 18 months/14,000 miles ago. Should they fail that quick? Is there a possiblity of a loose wire or some other simple fault?
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Omega General Help / Camshaft sensor fault?
« on: 20 October 2006, 20:15:55 »
200 miles after buying the car, I was cruising at about 60mph today when the engine stuttered. Not a misfire, but a momentary (fraction of a second) complete loss of power, which happened again and again. Pulled over, switched off and restarted. Now EML on constantly, no stuttering. Performance isn't fantastic at low speeds (perhaps this is standard on 2.0's).
Found the paperclip test on this forum and shorted pins 4 & 6. EML flashed 10times, pause, 3 times, pause, 4 times, pause, 10 times, longer pause, then repeated.
Looked up on http://www.topbuzz.co.uk/info/fault_codes/fault_codes.htm#simtec56 and found that this is code 0340 --> Camshaft sensor on a Siemens Simtec 56.5 ECU.
This confused me, 'cos the paperclip test post suggests that all 2.0 engines have a 56.0/56.1 ECU.
Does the code and diagnosis of cambelt sensor match the symptoms?
Should I go to a dealer for a replacement? Other options?
Found the paperclip test on this forum and shorted pins 4 & 6. EML flashed 10times, pause, 3 times, pause, 4 times, pause, 10 times, longer pause, then repeated.
Looked up on http://www.topbuzz.co.uk/info/fault_codes/fault_codes.htm#simtec56 and found that this is code 0340 --> Camshaft sensor on a Siemens Simtec 56.5 ECU.
This confused me, 'cos the paperclip test post suggests that all 2.0 engines have a 56.0/56.1 ECU.
Does the code and diagnosis of cambelt sensor match the symptoms?
Should I go to a dealer for a replacement? Other options?
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: First-time Omega owner
« on: 22 October 2006, 19:34:34 »Quote
from the solid headrests and what looks like side airbags, that's a mini-facelift you've got there.- thanks, that's useful
I managed to speak to the last owner but one yesterday. He had the car for five years so was able to give me a bit of background. He said he had the cam belt changed three times because of a leaking front oil seal.
One thing I'm curious about - where are Omegas made? Some Opel factory in Germany?
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: First-time Omega owner
« on: 21 October 2006, 17:44:01 »
Thanks for the welcome.
The car is here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&item=130036447826&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
The wad of receipts that came with the car show that a "cam belt kit" has been fitted three times - at 34494 miles, 44131 miles (inc. water pump) and at 49327 miles!
The car is here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&item=130036447826&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
The wad of receipts that came with the car show that a "cam belt kit" has been fitted three times - at 34494 miles, 44131 miles (inc. water pump) and at 49327 miles!
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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: First-time Omega owner
« on: 18 October 2006, 22:06:12 »
Thanks for welcome.
I've seen comments about facelift/pre-facelift but can't find any model histories on the site. Mine was registered in April 1999, so I assume it's pre-facelift. How can I tell, and are the changes cosmetic or is there more involved?
I've seen comments about facelift/pre-facelift but can't find any model histories on the site. Mine was registered in April 1999, so I assume it's pre-facelift. How can I tell, and are the changes cosmetic or is there more involved?
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Newbie Welcome Area / First-time Omega owner
« on: 18 October 2006, 21:33:52 »
Hi everyone. Seems like a friendly place. Thanks for lots of interesting and helpful stuff already.
I bought a '99 2.0CDi yesterday. My first Omega and my first car purchase through Ebay. Scary! But actually there was no problem at all and the guy I bought it from was very genuine and all seems fine.
Car is in excellent condition - 65K and everything works too. Full dealer FSH, including record of the vital cam belt kit change. I'm still struggling to take it in that I've got such a lot of car for £1350.
Looking forward to learning lots more about what feels like a great car.
I bought a '99 2.0CDi yesterday. My first Omega and my first car purchase through Ebay. Scary! But actually there was no problem at all and the guy I bought it from was very genuine and all seems fine.
Car is in excellent condition - 65K and everything works too. Full dealer FSH, including record of the vital cam belt kit change. I'm still struggling to take it in that I've got such a lot of car for £1350.
Looking forward to learning lots more about what feels like a great car.
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