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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #15 on: 22 January 2014, 19:47:37 »
There is a guide for removing the dash. Its quite easy, certainly easier than it sounds.

Sounds like the bulbs were removed to hide a possible ABS ECU failure, which is relatively common on post 1998 V6 models. Replacing the ECU is "challenging" I'm afraid, not a job I ever want to repeat!
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #16 on: 22 January 2014, 19:50:55 »
Kate .. the seller will "probably" say you drove it, it's your problem ... "Caveat emptor" ... which is of little help...

IF the bulbs have been deliberately removed to hide the fault, you "might" have a case under the sale of goods act, best advice would be to talk to your local Trading Standards Office, or you could say the sale was fraudulent ... however, proving this could be very difficult.. all the seller has to say is "it was like that all the time I had it" or words to that effect .....

SO, lets talk about fixing it ... replacing the bulbs is a 30 minute job, easy to do and there's a guide

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90618.0

If that results in the TC and ABS lights being on with no speedo its the ABS ECU that's failed .. a known problem.

You have 2 options .. get yours fixed .. about £130, or get a 2nd hand one, be cheaper BUT it "might" be about to suffer exactly the same fault .. you just don't know.  The actual job is pretty simple, but very frustrating, as you are working blind on the screws that hold the ECU to the pump body. I got mine off OK, but the last 2 screws took some getting in .. and lots of cash in the swear box !!

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


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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #17 on: 22 January 2014, 19:53:50 »
As TB says, removing the cluster is easy enough takes ten minutes to remove and refit :y

I take it the ABS ecu wasn't mentioned in the list of bits it needs... did you buy it through here, or a local advert?

Ecu can be sent away for repair for £100 or so, so not the end of the world, but a pita nonetheless  :-\
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #18 on: 22 January 2014, 20:30:45 »
Thanks for all the advice. :y

The seller was pretty clueless TBH. He was in his 20's with a drink driving conviction and he thought he'd be able to get insurance on a 3 litre Mig. :o :o :o

I'll have a look at the bulb situation first.

Wow I've missed having an Omega. ;D
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #19 on: 22 January 2014, 21:01:27 »
Your never bored with an Omega ;D ;D
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #20 on: 22 January 2014, 21:36:22 »
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 22 January 2014, 21:01:27
Your never bored with an Omega ;D ;D

Very true. ;D
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #21 on: 22 January 2014, 21:41:50 »
Hi Kate,

I suspect this is an ABS problem as well, however, if its a cluster problem then I have several available and you are welcome to one for postage cost.

What age Omega, PFL/MFL/FL, there are differences.

Thanks, & good luck
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #22 on: 22 January 2014, 21:56:14 »
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 22 January 2014, 21:01:27

Your never bored with an Omega ;D ;D

Nope not at all lol. Ive had 6 of them and say to the miss no more migs but just cant live with out it lol. :-)
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #23 on: 22 January 2014, 22:42:04 »
Might just be worth checking the ABS fuse, although, if memory serves, the warning light fails safe and lights up if the ECU has no power. :-\
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #24 on: 23 January 2014, 10:13:27 »
Quote from: Lincs Robert on 22 January 2014, 21:41:50
Hi Kate,

I suspect this is an ABS problem as well, however, if its a cluster problem then I have several available and you are welcome to one for postage cost.

What age Omega, PFL/MFL/FL, there are differences.

Thanks, & good luck

Thanks Rob that's so kind of you. :y :-* :-* :-*

I noticed a connector that wasn't connected in the engine bay yesterday. It's on the drivers side near the windscreen.

Could that have anything to do with it?
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #25 on: 23 January 2014, 10:23:33 »
Quote from: Kate on 23 January 2014, 10:13:27
Quote from: Lincs Robert on 22 January 2014, 21:41:50
Hi Kate,

I suspect this is an ABS problem as well, however, if its a cluster problem then I have several available and you are welcome to one for postage cost.

What age Omega, PFL/MFL/FL, there are differences.

Thanks, & good luck

Thanks Rob that's so kind of you. :y :-* :-* :-*

I noticed a connector that wasn't connected in the engine bay yesterday. It's on the drivers side near the windscreen.

Could that have anything to do with it?

Where exactly is it? If it's hanging down off the top of the suspension turret then it could be the cruise control connector - but it being an Elite it should have cruise which is connected .....

How many wires & can you take a picture maybe?
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #26 on: 23 January 2014, 10:53:37 »
Yes, I'll take a picture today.

Thanks for helping. :y
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #27 on: 23 January 2014, 11:44:33 »
Car is 2000 Elite Estate. I'll put a picture of it on here soon.
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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #28 on: 23 January 2014, 16:00:23 »
This is the connector.





And the car.

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Re: Speedometer not working
« Reply #29 on: 23 January 2014, 16:06:53 »
More pics.



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