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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Interference on portable tranceivers
« on: 15 August 2010, 02:20:23 »
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Interference on portable tranceivers
« on: 13 August 2010, 22:47:44 »
Hehe, yeah
Better set up some kind of OOF sked then? 80m is fine to UK usually.
Better set up some kind of OOF sked then? 80m is fine to UK usually.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Interference on portable tranceivers
« on: 13 August 2010, 18:03:32 »
I have no issues with noise on the 2 meter band in my Omega, but as it's a 95 I don't have that much electronics in it.
However, I do get a small range of noise when my stereo is on (Alpine head unit).
Does it happen all the time, or in certain situations? If it's there all the time I would think alarm system, info display (of any kind) or immobilizer transponder (although I think it's on 433'ish MHz).
Anyway, I reckon you're a ham then?
However, I do get a small range of noise when my stereo is on (Alpine head unit).
Does it happen all the time, or in certain situations? If it's there all the time I would think alarm system, info display (of any kind) or immobilizer transponder (although I think it's on 433'ish MHz).
Anyway, I reckon you're a ham then?
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: White LED's in Omega?
« on: 23 October 2010, 19:44:06 »
I can't agree with LED's looking awful for backlighting stuff in the Omega. I was bored with yellow-ish buttons and displays, some of them even worn out, so I converted the whole lot to LED. All my switch symbols are now red, while switch indicators is yellow. Speedometer and MID warm white. To make this look good I made sure to use diffuse LEDs. Normal clear ones will only light up a smaller area, while the diffuse ones will light up like a bulb. You wouldn't notice the difference apart from the crisp colour.
If you want to save some time with the switches you can buy LEDs with integrated resistors. The switches are a bit of a pain to do though, but all the other bits are really easy.
A good source for the white diffuse 3mm and 5mm LEDs is www.led1.de (where I bought mine).
If I will see if I can dig up some pictures of my conversion.
If you want to save some time with the switches you can buy LEDs with integrated resistors. The switches are a bit of a pain to do though, but all the other bits are really easy.
A good source for the white diffuse 3mm and 5mm LEDs is www.led1.de (where I bought mine).
If I will see if I can dig up some pictures of my conversion.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: What's this? "Hella"
« on: 15 August 2010, 19:27:38 »
A quick google search for that tells me it's a xenon height control unit.
Edit: I'm way too slow
Edit: I'm way too slow
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Throttle position sensor
« on: 26 July 2010, 23:38:41 »
This is something the ECU will learn, yes, but I had it idling for some time, took a few shorter drives, let it idle again and so on. All this after commanding a relearn of idle control via "My Naff Code Reader". Didn't change anything really, always took some time getting it down.
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Throttle position sensor
« on: 26 July 2010, 23:11:03 »
Did a little test tonight to see what I could do to the TPS. After a lot of cursing I managed to get the small bolts out. With "My Naff Code Reader" connected I could turn the TPS from 0% to 95% at max.
But it back together with new bolts and adjusted it a bit up (there's some slack for adjustment, a tiny tiny bit). At idle it sat at 8% and would move up to 93%. The car ran fine, probably a bit better, but it had serious idle issues. When releasing the throttle after revving it, it would stay up at 4k or so for a while, but settle at 800.
Obviously not the way to go, it has to idle at 0%, but then it won't reach more than 83% at WOT.
My other TPS was of the newer sort (different plug) so it won't fit. I do have some spare connectors that fit though..
But it back together with new bolts and adjusted it a bit up (there's some slack for adjustment, a tiny tiny bit). At idle it sat at 8% and would move up to 93%. The car ran fine, probably a bit better, but it had serious idle issues. When releasing the throttle after revving it, it would stay up at 4k or so for a while, but settle at 800.
Obviously not the way to go, it has to idle at 0%, but then it won't reach more than 83% at WOT.
My other TPS was of the newer sort (different plug) so it won't fit. I do have some spare connectors that fit though..
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Throttle position sensor
« on: 26 July 2010, 13:07:03 »
Splendid!
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Throttle position sensor
« on: 26 July 2010, 12:48:48 »
I don't know what's normal here. I will at least try to change it and see what happens. If I only could dig up some reference data somewhere.. I don't know anyone with a V6 miggy
There might be ways for the ECU to adapt, but then again, it would never know when I open the throttles 100%. The only "commanding" variable the ECU sees is the TPS. IAT, O2, CTS and MAF will only affect the fuel and ignition and as far as I know, they wouldn't know if I open the throttle all the way or not.. Or did I miss something?
Second thought: If the deviation is a preset (90 degrees?) and it starts off at 0%, then 83% would be max. If it starts at 10%, 93% would be max?
I have no idea, just thinking as I write. Would love to see some reference data
There might be ways for the ECU to adapt, but then again, it would never know when I open the throttles 100%. The only "commanding" variable the ECU sees is the TPS. IAT, O2, CTS and MAF will only affect the fuel and ignition and as far as I know, they wouldn't know if I open the throttle all the way or not.. Or did I miss something?
Second thought: If the deviation is a preset (90 degrees?) and it starts off at 0%, then 83% would be max. If it starts at 10%, 93% would be max?
I have no idea, just thinking as I write. Would love to see some reference data
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Throttle position sensor
« on: 26 July 2010, 11:39:04 »
Yes, it could be :-/
I will just have a little faith that this is the problem, change the sensor and see the results..
I will just have a little faith that this is the problem, change the sensor and see the results..
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Throttle position sensor
« on: 26 July 2010, 11:13:02 »
Thanks Andy
The throttles open 100% (checked visually), but the TPS won't ever report more than 83%. Also measured directly on the TPS with ignition on. +5V is fed into it, ground is proper, but output never above 4.4V. Tried to unscrew it yesterday, but the bottom screw got a bad head so I have to remove the butterfly assembly and use some other tools. Think I have a spare (or two) sensors I can throw in.
Hopefully it's that easy. It would at least shape up the fuel mixture and hopefully give me more "oomph" I do, however, think I have a partially blocked exhaust with a small leak in front..
The throttles open 100% (checked visually), but the TPS won't ever report more than 83%. Also measured directly on the TPS with ignition on. +5V is fed into it, ground is proper, but output never above 4.4V. Tried to unscrew it yesterday, but the bottom screw got a bad head so I have to remove the butterfly assembly and use some other tools. Think I have a spare (or two) sensors I can throw in.
Hopefully it's that easy. It would at least shape up the fuel mixture and hopefully give me more "oomph"
I do, however, think I have a partially blocked exhaust with a small leak in front..12
Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Throttle position sensor
« on: 24 July 2010, 21:33:04 »
Hi all
Just a quick question: What is the reported max voltage from your TPS at wide open throttle? Either by direct measurement or tech2/"My Naff Code Reader".
I would think 5 volts should be max, but mine can't reach more than 4.4V (83%). I would just like a reference
Oh, forgot to mention that this is for Motronic M2.8.1 (X25XE/X30XE).
Just a quick question: What is the reported max voltage from your TPS at wide open throttle? Either by direct measurement or tech2/"My Naff Code Reader".
I would think 5 volts should be max, but mine can't reach more than 4.4V (83%). I would just like a reference
Oh, forgot to mention that this is for Motronic M2.8.1 (X25XE/X30XE).
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Fault code 136 (M2.8.1)
« on: 26 July 2010, 15:23:50 »
I don't know how long it will work. I don't think it matters all that much as it doesn't put up an engine management light, but either way, there must be a reason for it.
I will tell you the results when I finally get a chance to open up the ECU and have a good peek around
I will tell you the results when I finally get a chance to open up the ECU and have a good peek around
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Fault code 136 (M2.8.1)
« on: 26 July 2010, 15:04:09 »
Hello Dima, and welcome!
I don't have any news about this issue, but I'm still investigating. Still have to open my ECU and do some measurements to see if there's any obvious signs of a short.
Since you get that code too, do you have any problems with your engine?
I don't have any news about this issue, but I'm still investigating. Still have to open my ECU and do some measurements to see if there's any obvious signs of a short.
Since you get that code too, do you have any problems with your engine?
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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Fault code 136 (M2.8.1)
« on: 26 June 2010, 23:46:43 »
I finally got my kit and was able to read codes from my ECU tonight. The 136 fault does not show up in "My Naff Code Reader", but I can paperclip it and get the error. Resetting the ECU via the interface does not clear the 136.
I have a feeling my ECU would be better off in the bin now..
I have a feeling my ECU would be better off in the bin now..