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[JIMMIE]

it seems like an old problem,drivers door will open with key fob but won"t lock can any one help me ammend this problem and can i get it fixed(how much). my second problem is my a/c won"t switch on ,a friend of my said it was the compressor as the small cog at the bottomof the engine was not turning (how much) to fix this problem and should i bring it to a vauxhall dealership to get these problems sorted out, the car in question is an omega 2.2dti cd year of manufacture 2001, please help if you can jimmie.

[Auto Addict]

Welcome to the forum, Jimmie, and congratulations on becoming our 500th member.

Sorry I can't help you with your problem, but I'm sure someone will be along shortly who can help.

[Gwilym]

Sorry can't help with the problem but well done on being the 500th member.

[tunnie]

Hi welcome,

Firstly you say it will open but won't lock with the fob. Does it try to lock? Ie clunks and goes down but almost straight away pops back up?

If thats the case its probably the door lock solaniod gone, fairly common on early facelift models. Before i discovered this place it cost me around £80 at a dealer to get it fixed. However someone here should be able to offer more advice on doing it yourself much cheaper!

Second problem you air-con... you say it won't turn on. Do this little test to establish if the compressor is working:

Start the car, and press the "OFF" button on the climate dash.

Now wait say 5/10 seconds.

With your drivers door open, (you need to hear the engine) press "AUTO".

Now this should do several things:

1) Revs should increase by around 100 rpm or so, you should see the needle rise slightly
2) The engine will sound throatier because its running higher RPM
3) You should hear a slight click.

If you get the above, good news the compressor is running. If not, then your compressor has problems and could prove costly.

However if you do get an increase in revs then there is probably sometime else wrong, however my info on this area is limited so someone else will be along soon....

[Andy B]

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Do this little test to establish if the compressor is working:

Start the car, and press the "OFF" button on the climate dash.

Now wait say 5/10 seconds.

With your drivers door open, (you need to hear the engine) press "AUTO".

Now this should do several things:

1) Revs should increase by around 100 rpm or so, you should see the needle rise slightly
2) The engine will sound throatier because its running higher RPM
3) You should hear a slight click.

If you get the above, good news the compressor is running. If not, then your compressor has problems and could prove costly.

However if you do get an increase in revs then there is probably sometime else wrong, however my info on this area is limited so someone else will be along soon....

Not necessarily. It's not the pressure of the A/C system that lifts the revs (like a Carlton/Senator system). I had a problem with the wiring to my A/C compressor and although the revs went up & down as you switched the A/C on and off the compressor wasn't actually clutching in & out. ie just cos the revs rise & fall it doesn't mean you A/C is going on & off.

[Taxi_Driver]

If the air con compressor spindle is not spinning and eco isnt turned on.....it could just be low or no gas.....but dont just get it regassed coz the gas must have leaked somewhere....take it to somewhere recommended if you can and make sure they add dye to the gas......yes this probably leak out over a few days, but the dye will tell them where the leak is  

And welcome to the site  

[Auto Addict]

If you click on this Omega aircon supplies and service they can put you in contact with your nearest air con specialist.

[Taxi_Driver]

Which reminds me, I havent had my aircon turned on in a couple months now  

Must remember tomorrow to turn it on for a good 20mins or so  8-)

[tunnie]

Which reminds me, I havent had my aircon turned on in a couple months now  

Must remember tomorrow to turn it on for a good 20mins or so  8-)

I just leave mine on Auto... if i put it on Eco for too long the cabin gets all misted up!  

[Taxi_Driver]

Which reminds me, I havent had my aircon turned on in a couple months now  

Must remember tomorrow to turn it on for a good 20mins or so  8-)

I just leave mine on Auto... if i put it on Eco for too long the cabin gets all misted up!  

That can happen if parked up and you've got a female sitting next to you  

[tunnie]

Which reminds me, I havent had my aircon turned on in a couple months now  

Must remember tomorrow to turn it on for a good 20mins or so  8-)

I just leave mine on Auto... if i put it on Eco for too long the cabin gets all misted up!  

That can happen if parked up and you've got a female sitting next to you  

IF only it was the reason!  

[Auto Addict]

Which reminds me, I havent had my aircon turned on in a couple months now  

Must remember tomorrow to turn it on for a good 20mins or so  8-)

I just leave mine on Auto... if i put it on Eco for too long the cabin gets all misted up!  

That can happen if parked up and you've got a female sitting next to you  

IF only it was the reason!  

[size=14]You're hijacking someone's thread, and that's not solving his problems....[/size]

[Taxi_Driver]

Which reminds me, I havent had my aircon turned on in a couple months now  

Must remember tomorrow to turn it on for a good 20mins or so  8-)

I just leave mine on Auto... if i put it on Eco for too long the cabin gets all misted up!  

That can happen if parked up and you've got a female sitting next to you  

IF only it was the reason!  

[size=14]You're hijacking someone's thread, and that's not solving his problems....[/size]

Thought we had given quite a bit of advice....but