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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Alarm Randomly Goes Off

« on: 15 October 2008, 09:49:44 »

Managed to do it although it's an awkward enough job.  If anyone else is looking for a idiots guide - Robbo299 has posted a illustrated guide under the following section:

Omega Owners Forum › General Omega Chat › Maintenance Guides › Power sounder disconnection

The only thing is, the wiper arm was an absolute b*tch to get off - "tight" doesn't really cover it!  I sheared the teeth on the wiper post and arm trying to get mine off.  Wiper still works but probably took a few years off it's life  

At least the farking alarm is safely in a drawer the back of the garage!

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Alarm Randomly Goes Off

« on: 13 October 2008, 15:53:09 »

brilliant... won't be using a blanket though - I'm thinking more concrete and a trip to the nearest river

thanks!  

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Alarm Randomly Goes Off

« on: 13 October 2008, 13:57:27 »

whoo-hoo     is the procedure described anywhere on the forum?  better for a garage or possible with basic tools (and knowledge)?

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Alarm Randomly Goes Off

« on: 13 October 2008, 12:09:49 »

electronic siren.  Apparently the sounder is hidden under the front wing  with it's own power supply...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Alarm Randomly Goes Off

« on: 13 October 2008, 10:33:15 »

Hello all,

Just spent the weekend running back and forth from my brothers driveway trying to switch off my Omega's random alarm.  It's been randomly going off since a long drive in heavy rain last Friday.

I donn't even arm the thing but it does this anyway when I lock the car (from the door or fob).  It doesn't switch off either via the fob or ignition - I have to actually start the engine and let it run for about 30 secs before the sounder stops.  I even left it unlocked but the bloody thing still kept going off

I've checked boot/bonnet/door closures and all seems fine.  I hate car alarms anyway and would prefer to kill the thing rather than have to get a tech diagnosis and all that.  Is there any way I can just disconnect the alarm while keeping the other electronics happy... not to mention my neighbours?

thanks!

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello and advice wanted on used setup...

« on: 26 September 2008, 14:22:37 »

Thanks for the welcome!  Will I just post a new topic there?

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Newbie Welcome Area / Hello and advice wanted on used setup...

« on: 26 September 2008, 14:08:27 »

Hello all,

Last week I bought a 2001 2.2 CD Saloon Omega and hopefully I didn't buy a lemon!  It has only 46k miles on the clock, looks immaculate and I bought from a trust-worthy dealer.  The down-side is that the cars got no service history and no warranty although it's MOT'd until next August.

What do you recommend I do to give me peace of mind the cars OK?  I've been reading that the cambelt should be replaced but differing reports about the milage.  Would you recommend a complete service?  If so, what sort of price can I expect to pay?

To be honest, it wasn't on the radar when I first started looking but I'm impressed so far and want to look after the car.

thanks in advance!

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General Discussion Area / Re: Newbie seeking advice on used Omega...

« on: 26 September 2008, 16:23:56 »

Thanks everyone for the quick response!  I don't have the tools or know-how for all that so will take the hit on the full service with a new cambelt I think... had an old beemer before that threw a belt and it cost me a couple of grand for an engine rebuild!  The price was good I think - £1700 (trade sale price from dealer), so alls fair I guess.  

Thanks again!

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General Discussion Area / Newbie seeking advice on used Omega...

« on: 26 September 2008, 15:29:58 »

Hello all,

Last week I bought a 2001 2.2 CD Saloon Omega and hopefully I didn't buy a lemon!  It has only 46k miles on the clock, looks immaculate and I bought from a trust-worthy dealer.  The down-side is that the cars got no service history and no warranty although it's MOT'd until next August.

What do you recommend I do to give me peace of mind the cars OK?  I've been reading that the cambelt should be replaced but differing reports about the milage.  Would you recommend a complete service?  If so, what sort of price can I expect to pay?

To be honest, it wasn't on the radar when I first started looking but I'm impressed so far and want to look after the car.

thanks in advance!