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Car died and all sorts
« on: 23 December 2013, 20:43:41 »
Haven't driven my car 'properly' for a while which may be a contributing factor...first I noticed the ABS and TC light stays on for 3-5 seconds after starting which its never done before so i thought maybe ABS ECU is starting to go.

Then the car would not start after picking up passengers, wouldn't even turn over. Pedal trick revealed 0560 twice which indicated a voltage problem and managed to get it going with a jump start. Bought new GM battery in July 2011.

On the drive home, the car wanted to cut out when the fans were on so turned it off. Then the battery light flashed every 20-30 seconds and when stationary the ABS & TC lights come on and go out when on the move (speedo and tacho work). Even the air bag light joined in and started flashing! Reversing sensor is not working and the central locking sounds limp but just managed to lock the car.

So what is going on?
« Last Edit: 23 December 2013, 20:45:54 by SMD »
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #1 on: 23 December 2013, 20:49:09 »
sounds like a very tired battery .. stick it on a decent charger for 48 hours then try again ..
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #2 on: 23 December 2013, 20:52:35 »
Thanks Entwood. Can you recommend one? Battery is still newish though but I guess its suffered a little

What about the ABS and TC issue. Could they be related?
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #3 on: 23 December 2013, 21:11:34 »
You`d be surprised at all the idiosyncrasies of an Omega with a dodgy battery/alternator/regulator
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #4 on: 23 December 2013, 21:27:14 »
Yep, I'd be more inclined to say that the alternator output is low / high, or the battery is seriously flat.

Give the battery a full charge and then, if possible, measure the voltage when running and report back. :y
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #5 on: 23 December 2013, 21:34:07 »
Thanks for the replies guys

So can someone recommend a charger please  :y
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #6 on: 23 December 2013, 22:03:03 »
I use a Ctek 3600 .. not the cheapest by a long shot, but very reliable and can be left on for long periods
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #7 on: 23 December 2013, 22:09:18 »
Quote from: SMD on 23 December 2013, 21:34:07
Thanks for the replies guys

So can someone recommend a charger please  :y

Though it's no use to you now, but keep an eye out for offers Lidl/Aldi on their 'smart' charger. The last offer sold a charger for about £14 and although by no means is the b all & end all of chargers, is a worth while charger ..... I have a couple of them.  :y
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #8 on: 23 December 2013, 22:39:08 »
If you can get down to me I have a good one you can borrow rather than running out and buying one.
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« Reply #9 on: 24 December 2013, 09:08:06 »
Thanks for the offer Pauls but I cant risk driving it especially with the weather and traffic situation. I might have to buy a halfords special like this one

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=894769&categoryId=255205&langId=-1
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #10 on: 24 December 2013, 09:24:37 »
Ctek definately, they've won awards a few years running.

MXS 5.0 is a middle of road good bet.
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #11 on: 24 December 2013, 11:52:38 »
The ctek XS3600 must be a pretty old model, not widely available.  I need one today ideally and want to buy something decent. Is the XS3.8 capable of charging an Omega battery from flat?
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #12 on: 24 December 2013, 12:47:45 »
I have a Halfords battery charger which is OK.  Does the job!  :y
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Re: Car died and all sorts
« Reply #13 on: 24 December 2013, 14:56:09 »
Quote from: SMD on 24 December 2013, 11:52:38
The ctek XS3600 must be a pretty old model, not widely available.  I need one today ideally and want to buy something decent. Is the XS3.8 capable of charging an Omega battery from flat?

Yep, it'll be fine. :y
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