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[Entwood]

Is it possible to buy an ABS ECU or is it best to repair the one that's on the car?

The one you buy second hand might just be about to fail, as this is a fairly common fault. £130 for a repaired one with a two year warranty is, IMHO, the most economic solution.

I wouldn't be able to remove the old one so that's a big problem.

Can the car run without one installed btw while the part is being repaired?

Removal is "only" 6 bolts .. takes about 30 minutes !! - you only remove the ECU from the end of the ABS pump block and unplug it  .. (refitting takes a while longer and fills the swear box)

As yours is not working and you are happily driving then that will continue ...   Once you get the new one fitted BE CAREFUL .. you'll suddenly find the power steering now works as well !!!

[Kate]

Is it possible to buy an ABS ECU or is it best to repair the one that's on the car?

The one you buy second hand might just be about to fail, as this is a fairly common fault. £130 for a repaired one with a two year warranty is, IMHO, the most economic solution.

I wouldn't be able to remove the old one so that's a big problem.

Can the car run without one installed btw while the part is being repaired?

Removal is "only" 6 bolts .. takes about 30 minutes !! - you only remove the ECU from the end of the ABS pump block and unplug it  .. (refitting takes a while longer and fills the swear box)

As yours is not working and you are happily driving then that will continue ...   Once you get the new one fitted BE CAREFUL .. you'll suddenly find the power steering now works as well !!!

The PAS is already working.

Have I been looking at the wrong guide as it sounds complicated?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90627.0

[Entwood]

As there is no ABS input, the servotronic PAS is giving a constant "default" assistance .. not the variable with speed assistance you should be getting

as Jimbob says in #3 ..it sounds alot but is easier than you think ..

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90627.0

[Kate]

Had a look at the connector on the info screen today and it's fine.

The screen must just be dodgy.

[I_want_an_Omega]

Had a look at the connector on the info screen today and it's fine.

The screen must just be dodgy.

Can you post a picture(s) up of it please Kate - showing as much on the screen as poss - I'll be able to see if mine will do the job.

Its a shame its back in (I assume) as a part number would be useful .........

[Kate]

Had a look at the connector on the info screen today and it's fine.

The screen must just be dodgy.

Can you post a picture(s) up of it please Kate - showing as much on the screen as poss - I'll be able to see if mine will do the job.

Its a shame its back in (I assume) as a part number would be useful .........

It looks exactly like this one on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2001-4-MODEL-PIXEL-DASH-DISPLAY-PART-NUMBER-24400698-BL-/231141867280?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35d120ff10

I can take it out and find the part number if that's more accurate?

Thanks for helping.

[05omegav6]

The key is the number and colour of any plugs on the back of it

[TheBoy]

Replacement MID has to have right config...  ...tech2 to change config.

You may have blown one of the 3 or 4 bulbs (depending on type), making one part look brighter or dim?

[TheBoy]

The key is the number and colour of any plugs on the back of it

If computer lines are above radio info line, its single grey connector. These types are uber reliable, and fitted to post 1998 cars.

If computer lines are below radio info line, its the twin black/yellow connector, and suffer lines of pixels failing. Fitted from 1994-1997.

[Kate]

Replacement MID has to have right config...  ...tech2 to change config.

You may have blown one of the 3 or 4 bulbs (depending on type), making one part look brighter or dim?

No I tried changing the bulbs but it had no affect.

Some of the pixels in the centre part of the screen have died so the letters look incomplete.

[Kate]

Like this but the top and bottom parts are nearly perfect:



The display on mine has the grey connector.

So how would I fix it?

Thanks TB.

[TheBoy]

I'd replace it Kate. So reliable, the grey connector ones are worthless. Sadly, I lost all my spares in the fire, else I'd post you one.

Config needs to match - press both S and R together for 5s, you should get 3 numbers, post these up.

[Kate]

I'd replace it Kate. So reliable, the grey connector ones are worthless. Sadly, I lost all my spares in the fire, else I'd post you one.

Config needs to match - press both S and R together for 5s, you should get 3 numbers, post these up.

Thanks.

Just been out in the car and the screen has returned to normal!

I always wanted a self repairing car.

[Entwood]

I'd replace it Kate. So reliable, the grey connector ones are worthless. Sadly, I lost all my spares in the fire, else I'd post you one.

Config needs to match - press both S and R together for 5s, you should get 3 numbers, post these up.

Thanks.

Just been out in the car and the screen has returned to normal!

I always wanted a self repairing car.

Loose connection somewhere from when you checked the bulbs ??

[Kate]

Would this part be compatible?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-V6-24V-1998-2-5-ABS-PUMP-MODULATOR-CONTROL-UNIT-/181303200867?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AOmega&hash=item2a36834c63