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Omega General Help / Re: Ghosts setting off Alarm
« on: 10 July 2015, 10:19:30 »
Cheers guys, will give that a go. Here' hoping............. 
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Omega General Help / Ghosts setting off Alarm
« on: 10 July 2015, 08:17:12 »
Hi all
Firstly I would again like to thank Serek for looking after my Omega, he is a star.
If anyone could help with the following I would be really grateful. It would seem that as soon as the sun hits the windows of my car the alarm goes off! This is bl**dy annoying. Does anyone know of why this might happen and if so how to fix the problem. If not can the alarm be dis-activated without affecting start up. The problem does not occur on cloudy days.
Please help before the neighbors form a linch-mob and come at me with pitchforks and torches!
In anticipation, thanks,
Martin
Firstly I would again like to thank Serek for looking after my Omega, he is a star.
If anyone could help with the following I would be really grateful. It would seem that as soon as the sun hits the windows of my car the alarm goes off! This is bl**dy annoying. Does anyone know of why this might happen and if so how to fix the problem. If not can the alarm be dis-activated without affecting start up. The problem does not occur on cloudy days.
Please help before the neighbors form a linch-mob and come at me with pitchforks and torches!
In anticipation, thanks,
Martin
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Omega General Help / Am I throwing good money after bad - result !
« on: 31 October 2014, 16:35:16 »
Hi All
After posting the problems with my Omega just a few days ago you recommended Serek to me - no other words for it than thank you.
The plan was: drop off Thursday, he would work on the car on Friday and I would pick it up on Saturday (I also added a few bits and bobs to do other than that I had already mentioned).
Imagine my dismay when at 11:30 this morning I had a missed call from him - the car must be kaput in my mind
But no, quite the opposite. She was ready, done, all complete. The cost of the work was well on budget (less than half of the price I was originally quoted from my usual guys). This also included not only my extras and the MOT but a replacement arm thingingy for the front (don't ask me what it is, I work with wood and paint and other builder stuff but it was needed for the MOT).
Yes, he is a hour away. Yes, it means I owe my Dad a drink for the lift back (no real hardship
) but by Jove, I'll be back if I need anything else doing. I could not be happier.
So many thanks to you OOF and a massive cheers to Serek. Big up to him and full recomendations!!!
Ta
Martin
After posting the problems with my Omega just a few days ago you recommended Serek to me - no other words for it than thank you.
The plan was: drop off Thursday, he would work on the car on Friday and I would pick it up on Saturday (I also added a few bits and bobs to do other than that I had already mentioned).
Imagine my dismay when at 11:30 this morning I had a missed call from him - the car must be kaput in my mind
But no, quite the opposite. She was ready, done, all complete. The cost of the work was well on budget (less than half of the price I was originally quoted from my usual guys). This also included not only my extras and the MOT but a replacement arm thingingy for the front (don't ask me what it is, I work with wood and paint and other builder stuff but it was needed for the MOT).
Yes, he is a hour away. Yes, it means I owe my Dad a drink for the lift back (no real hardship
) but by Jove, I'll be back if I need anything else doing. I could not be happier.So many thanks to you OOF and a massive cheers to Serek. Big up to him and full recomendations!!!
Ta
Martin
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Omega General Help / Re: Am I throwing good money after bad - bushes rear axle
« on: 23 October 2014, 15:30:48 »
Cheers Chris.
Have to say that on the whole my garage has been great. on one occasion I was told that I needed a full set of glow plugs (chick ching!) by a fourth party and my guys just charged the battery to full and vroom vroom I was going again (Halfords battery!!! turned it over but no life). Will be replacing the battery next time with said garage for a Bosch gel one for the same price as Halfords sh*te. On this issue however it needed someone who knows the Omega.
I have spoken to Serek (thanks again) and should be putting the car in next week - the bill should be halved!!!!
cheers again to all
Martin
Have to say that on the whole my garage has been great. on one occasion I was told that I needed a full set of glow plugs (chick ching!) by a fourth party and my guys just charged the battery to full and vroom vroom I was going again (Halfords battery!!! turned it over but no life). Will be replacing the battery next time with said garage for a Bosch gel one for the same price as Halfords sh*te. On this issue however it needed someone who knows the Omega.
I have spoken to Serek (thanks again) and should be putting the car in next week - the bill should be halved!!!!
cheers again to all
Martin
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Omega General Help / Re: Am I throwing good money after bad - bushes rear axle
« on: 23 October 2014, 12:00:24 »
Cheers guys
can anyone recommend a good mechanic near Watford? Or where is Serec? and how do I get hold of him if he is close. I also need a hose replaced (gaffer tape won't hold forever!) and don't wont to go too far for the fear of over heating if she blows.
Ta
Martin
can anyone recommend a good mechanic near Watford? Or where is Serec? and how do I get hold of him if he is close. I also need a hose replaced (gaffer tape won't hold forever!) and don't wont to go too far for the fear of over heating if she blows.
Ta
Martin
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Omega General Help / Re: Am I throwing good money after bad - bushes rear axle
« on: 23 October 2014, 11:33:52 »
The welding isn't the major cost, just a couple of patches either side. Of the £600 it's fitting the bushes that's the big one. Apparently they are about the size of hale a grapefruit and the rear axle needs to be taken off to fit them, this taking the time and therefore the money. Is there another way that might be cheaper? 
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Omega General Help / Am I throwing good money after bad - bushes rear axle
« on: 23 October 2014, 11:06:58 »
Hi all
I have just had a pre MOT check up and the garage (who I trust) has told me that I need a little welding doing on the sub frame (stuff happens) and also that the two bushes on the rear between the axle and the sub frame are shot. They have quoted me around £600 + VAT to get through the MOT. My question is this - am I being asked too much and should I be able get this work done any cheaper. I don't want to get rid of my car if possible I have had lots of work done on the engine and it drives superbly. I live in the Watford area and any help would be greatly appreciated. Alternatively if anyone has the contact details of Mr. Magoo MOTs' please can you pass on the details.
Many thanks
Martin.
I have just had a pre MOT check up and the garage (who I trust) has told me that I need a little welding doing on the sub frame (stuff happens) and also that the two bushes on the rear between the axle and the sub frame are shot. They have quoted me around £600 + VAT to get through the MOT. My question is this - am I being asked too much and should I be able get this work done any cheaper. I don't want to get rid of my car if possible I have had lots of work done on the engine and it drives superbly. I live in the Watford area and any help would be greatly appreciated. Alternatively if anyone has the contact details of Mr. Magoo MOTs' please can you pass on the details.
Many thanks
Martin.
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Omega General Help / Re: turning over - wont fire
« on: 10 June 2014, 16:28:26 »
If that's the pump in the belly of the beast, I believe that its being checked today. Don't really think anyone is calling me tick - just mentioned for a bit of a grin - ..............and yes, the tank is only one quarter full but it has started with less. I will pass the info to said garage though - thanks
- ..............and yes, the tank is only one quarter full but it has started with less. I will pass the info to said garage though - thanks
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Omega General Help / Re: turning over - wont fire
« on: 10 June 2014, 08:29:49 »
I would have thought that the garage would have noticed the fuel filter and as for the diesel in the tank........ I may own an Omega but really I'm that stupid !!!
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Omega General Help / Re: turning over - wont fire
« on: 09 June 2014, 20:23:32 »
I,ll give the garage the heads up Tuesday - thanks 
.
Though if it could be something else I'm up for giving them a few suggestions.
.Though if it could be something else I'm up for giving them a few suggestions.
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Omega General Help / Turning over - wont fire
« on: 09 June 2014, 18:22:32 »
Hi there
I have a 2.5 td (T reg). had been left sitting for about 2 weeks and then I went to start it. Turned over at first but no vroom - many attempts where tried then the starter went. The starter has been replaced and the battery is fully charged, turns over but still no vroom. The fake AA tried with some quick start and it sounded as if it was about to fire, but no. No engine management lights have come on and my garage is getting confused. Any ideas / is there a way I can test the ECU?
I have a 2.5 td (T reg). had been left sitting for about 2 weeks and then I went to start it. Turned over at first but no vroom - many attempts where tried then the starter went. The starter has been replaced and the battery is fully charged, turns over but still no vroom. The fake AA tried with some quick start and it sounded as if it was about to fire, but no. No engine management lights have come on and my garage is getting confused. Any ideas / is there a way I can test the ECU?
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Omega General Help / turning over - wont fire
« on: 09 June 2014, 16:53:17 »
Hi there
I have a 2.5 td (T reg). had been left sitting for about 2 weeks and then I went to start it. Turned over at first but no vroom - many attempts where tried then the starter went. The starter has been replaced and the battery is fully charged, turns over but still no vroom. The fake AA tried with some quick start and it sounded as if it was about to fire, but no. No engine management lights have come on and my garage is getting confused. Any ideas / is there a way I can test the ECU?
I have a 2.5 td (T reg). had been left sitting for about 2 weeks and then I went to start it. Turned over at first but no vroom - many attempts where tried then the starter went. The starter has been replaced and the battery is fully charged, turns over but still no vroom. The fake AA tried with some quick start and it sounded as if it was about to fire, but no. No engine management lights have come on and my garage is getting confused. Any ideas / is there a way I can test the ECU?
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Omega General Help / Re: is it the immobilizer?
« on: 19 May 2014, 11:06:36 »
resorting to the breakdown bods/garage. thanks for the help though - will post result/bill/church I will be joining. Think I must have sold my soul, and satans name be omega. 
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Omega General Help / Re: is it the immobilizer?
« on: 19 May 2014, 10:14:29 »
nope, just tried that on your advice - zip, oh and the battery is new and fully charged - my mind is a blank
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Omega General Help / is it the immobilizer?
« on: 19 May 2014, 09:43:10 »
HI, I have a 2.5td T reg. Had trouble starting the car (but was turning over), left it for a bit, went back and then nothing. The ignition sequence from position 2 goes as normal, but after the glow light has gone out and I turn to position 3 - nout. No sound from the starter motor and no click from the solenoid. I'm not sure if for some reason the immobilizer has kicked in or the starter is kaput. Help!
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