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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Reluctant Temperature Gauge

« on: 07 June 2011, 12:18:33 »

I have a 2001 MV6 estate. After developing a coolant leak I have had the head gasket replaced and everything reassembled - the car runs absolutely fine with no leaks but the gauge is not working. It was before the repair and I don't want to drive off not knowing what the temperature is doing. My local dealer has inspected all the wiring, the sender (a new one was put in anyway) and the gauge itself, which they can drive with their diagnostic computer. Everything checks out but the gauge won't budge.

Any suggestions? Can anyone provide a wiring diagram for this model?

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: entering cd code

« on: 06 December 2009, 15:13:58 »

OK, a variation on the theme....

I have the CCR2006 installed but have a similar problem - "CDC SAFE" is displayed when I press the CD key. This message appears nowhere in the audio manual. I've tried the solution mentioned but no joy. Holding the CD key down then switching on gives no bleep. After a while it returns to the radio. The radio coding works fine. Any ideas for the CD player?

BTW, just checked the 'Car Pass' and there is no type/code listed for the CD Changer, only the radio. So even if I can get the unit to allow CD code entry, I guess I'm stuffed?

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Omega General Help / Re: Handling Problem

« on: 23 November 2008, 18:26:31 »

I hear you. Took my bike up to the local dealer for its MOT yesterday. Passed OK but as I backed it back into my garage I noticed the brake light wasn't working with the front brake. Marvellous. You do wonder what else the inspections might miss.

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Omega General Help / Re: Handling Problem

« on: 23 November 2008, 15:04:51 »

Don't think so. At the service/MOT 6 weeks ago both ends were fully checked. No problems with the rear at all. I'll continue the process of ellimination and get the Servotronic thingy replaced/programmed. Thanks anyway.

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Omega General Help / Re: Handling Problem

« on: 23 November 2008, 13:49:04 »

Many thanks. I've just spent half an hour trawling through the Forum (which I should have done first of course!) and found several references to WIM - unfortunately I live in Scotland will find it difficult to get down there this side of Christmas.

However, I happened on a thread with owners detailing identical problems and potential fixes. It seems the 6 cylinder models have a 'Servotronic' relay and control module which looks after the PAS, the failure of which can cause the symptoms I have. This was news to me and will probably be news to my garage when I tell them tomorrow. Maybe this is the miracle cure!

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Omega General Help / Handling Problem

« on: 23 November 2008, 12:43:34 »

Hi,

New to the Forum but not ownership - I have a 1998 3.L MV6 Estate (Automatic) which has given me virtually no trouble at all in 6 years and 115k miles of ownership. However, for the first time ever I am baffled, as is my local Vauxhall dealer, the guys who have looked after it since I bought it. Its been main dealer serviced, as per schedule, all its life and apart from a blown head gasket and leaking water pump, it has never let me down. In fact its been the most reliable car I have ever had and its my third Omega.

A few months ago the front end began 'go light' under normal driving and a pull to the right under heavy braking developed. As it was around main service/MOT time I got the dealer to check it out. They did the usual - suspension, suspension mounts, track rod ends, steering arms, wishbones, bearings, discs, wheel balance, brake lines.discs/pads etc. They also checked out the wheel and steering geometry. Everything was well in spec and in perfectly good order. However the problem remained and in fact got so bad my wife refused to drive the car.

As the rear tyres were getting close to replacement, I put 4 new tyres on and ftted new brake pads at the front. I then got second and third opinions on the set up - again, all was within spec and nothing was worn - after all it had just passed its MOT with flying colours. We turned our attention to the PAS pump. No leaks but a definate 'stickiness' at turning extremes. So, a fully refurbished unit was fitted two weeks ago.

Normal driving has been improved but still feels to light, certainly not as crisp as it should be. In fact it almost feels like the front end is driving on ice at times. Under braking there is a definite pull to the right and and it feels 'squirrily' as I slow down. It takes an effort to keep it in a straight line. Then as I lift off when I come to a stop there is a definate 'kick' to the left. When turning left at a junction for example, if I let go of the wheel as I stop under braking, the wheel spins hard left of its own accord, accompanied by a 'clunk' and I oversteer the corner.

So, I am baffled and 3 garages are also clueless. As far as I can tell we have investigated/replaced everything that can be. And still my wife refuses to drive the car! Is there anyone out there who can help?

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Strange Hybrid?

« on: 01 March 2009, 20:12:37 »

Yes Scruntie, its still listed - the black MV6.

As I said PeteG, I'm not to bothered about the toys, its just I much prefer the rounded 'organic' interior of the '98 model. The later squared off look doesn't do it for me.

Btw, I have the parrot 8200 in my Lotus Esprit V8. Its a great piece of kit although it struggles with the voice recognition when I'm 'pressing on'.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Strange Hybrid?

« on: 01 March 2009, 15:50:19 »

OK, deep breath - how feasible is it to swap the interiors over, given the different climate control, audio stuff, electrics in different places etc.? I would hope the basic architecture and hard fixing points would be the same underneath.

Cars are 11/98 and 03/00.

I wouldn't have the time to do it so roughly how much would a body shop charge to do the work? Any thoughts appreciated.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Strange Hybrid?

« on: 28 February 2009, 13:50:52 »

Thanks all. I'm not actually new - I posted a problem with my 1998 MV6 a few months ago and thats one of the reasons I've been hunting for a new one. Its got the wandering steering/driving on marbles problem and after replacing/checking everything including the Servotronic relay at vast expense, its not fixed. So I gave up and  bought another car.....

So for a while we are a 4 car family. I'm keeping any eye on the Governments 'Scrappage Proposals' like they've been doing in France and Germany where new car sales are now heading North. With a bit of luck GB will give me £2k for the 1998 and I can part ex it for a new car for the wife. Considering its worth about £300 at the moment that sounds like a good deal to me.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Strange Hybrid?

« on: 28 February 2009, 12:29:18 »

Just bought myself another MV6, a 2000 model in black. Drove it up from Southampton to Scotland last night - absolutely perfect.

Now, it does not have a leather interior and it has a fairly basic audio system, no nav, no integrated phone, all of which were present and correct on my 1998 model (which I still have). I'm not to bothered about the lack of toys however as its the size/engine/estate attraction for me.

So, is this some weird hybrid that the original owner could have specified or is it more likely to be a replacement interior.

Its here until they take it down as its now mine!

http://www.taylorcars.net/28688/showroom.htm