Omega Owners Forum

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Please check the Forum Guidelines at the top of the Newbie section

Pages: 1 [2] 3  All   Go Down

Author Topic: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors  (Read 8036 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

dave-b

  • Junior Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Wigan, Lancs.
  • Posts: 58
    • Elite 3.0 F/L
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #15 on: 05 November 2016, 03:19:36 »
Whilst on the subject of mirrors, how can I disable the auto-dimming on my FL elite, I hate it. I have managed to get rid of it on my Vectra by putting a bit of silicone in the rear facing sensor in the the interior mirror, but there isn't one on the Omega that I can see.
Logged

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 30014
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #16 on: 05 November 2016, 08:34:52 »
Quote from: dave-b on 05 November 2016, 03:19:36
Whilst on the subject of mirrors, how can I disable the auto-dimming on my FL elite, I hate it. I have managed to get rid of it on my Vectra by putting a bit of silicone in the rear facing sensor in the the interior mirror, but there isn't one on the Omega that I can see.
Swap it for the standard mirror and simply tuck the plug up under the headlining ;)

Quite why you would want to is a puzzle though... it's one of the more useful Elite bits ::)
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

TheBoy

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Brackley, Northants
  • Posts: 107029
  • I Like Lockdown
    • Whatever Starts
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #17 on: 05 November 2016, 11:10:46 »
Sensor is the black dot in the corner.

But its plug and play with a non Elite mirror, which would then give you a manual dim option like other cars.
Logged
Grumpy old man

TheBoy

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Brackley, Northants
  • Posts: 107029
  • I Like Lockdown
    • Whatever Starts
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #18 on: 05 November 2016, 11:11:09 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2016, 11:10:46
Sensor is the black dot in the corner.

But its plug and play with a non Elite mirror, which would then give you a manual dim option like other cars.
Assuming not a late 3.2 with rain sensors....
Logged
Grumpy old man

dave-b

  • Junior Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Wigan, Lancs.
  • Posts: 58
    • Elite 3.0 F/L
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #19 on: 05 November 2016, 13:15:25 »
Quote
Quite why you would want to is a puzzle though... it's one of the more useful Elite bits ::)
I just find it easier to judge the true distance of vehicles behind on an unlit motorway for example.
Obviously I can unplug it but that would remove the auto-adjust with the seat memory buttons.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Logged

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 30014
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #20 on: 05 November 2016, 16:44:53 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2016, 11:11:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2016, 11:10:46
Sensor is the black dot in the corner.

But its plug and play with a non Elite mirror, which would then give you a manual dim option like other cars.
Assuming not a late 3.2 with rain sensors....
3.0 ;)

Quote from: dave-b on 05 November 2016, 13:15:25
Quote
Quite why you would want to is a puzzle though... it's one of the more useful Elite bits ::)
I just find it easier to judge the true distance of vehicles behind on an unlit motorway for example.
Obviously I can unplug it but that would remove the auto-adjust with the seat memory buttons.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
How often do you move the seat? Moving the mirror is hardly difficult :-X
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

atann

  • Junior Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Canterbury
  • Posts: 214
    • Vauxhall Omega 2.6 CDX
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #21 on: 09 November 2016, 19:19:38 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2016, 02:40:18
All Facelift Omegas have heated mirrors... If one side doesn't work then it's either a broken wire or the mirror has been replaced with a non heated cheapy ;)

Be surprised if any Omega doesn't have heated mirrors tbh, even my Facelift mk2 Granadas had heated mirrors.

Just checked my mirrors on my CDX, only the driver's mirror has the heated symbol on it. Is it easy to change the passenger mirror?
Logged

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 30014
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #22 on: 09 November 2016, 21:14:01 »
Yes, see above...

None of my Omegas had a heated symbol on them. All were heated...

See links above for suitable glass ;)
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

Steve B

  • Omega Baron
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Leicestershire
  • Posts: 3639
    • '52' MV6 3.2 Saloon
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #23 on: 09 November 2016, 22:48:47 »
Both mirrors are heated on a CD/FL..  I have a Z157/OS complete here off the 2.2 i once owned
Logged

Andy A

  • Omega Knight
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Bristol UK
  • Posts: 1101
    • Omega 2.2i CD manual 2003
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #24 on: 10 November 2016, 09:14:19 »
Quote from: atann on 09 November 2016, 19:19:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2016, 02:40:18
All Facelift Omegas have heated mirrors... If one side doesn't work then it's either a broken wire or the mirror has been replaced with a non heated cheapy ;)

Be surprised if any Omega doesn't have heated mirrors tbh, even my Facelift mk2 Granadas had heated mirrors.

Just checked my mirrors on my CDX, only the driver's mirror has the heated symbol on it. Is it easy to change the passenger mirror?

Start the engine and put on the rear window demister. Then put the back of your hand on each mirror and then on the side window. If working the heated mirrors will be warmer that the side window. This is how I tested the new heated mirror glass. If both of yours are working then no need to replace.  :y
« Last Edit: 10 November 2016, 09:20:08 by Andy A »
Logged

atann

  • Junior Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Canterbury
  • Posts: 214
    • Vauxhall Omega 2.6 CDX
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #25 on: 10 November 2016, 20:45:28 »
Quote from: Andy A on 10 November 2016, 09:14:19
Quote from: atann on 09 November 2016, 19:19:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2016, 02:40:18
All Facelift Omegas have heated mirrors... If one side doesn't work then it's either a broken wire or the mirror has been replaced with a non heated cheapy ;)

Be surprised if any Omega doesn't have heated mirrors tbh, even my Facelift mk2 Granadas had heated mirrors.

Just checked my mirrors on my CDX, only the driver's mirror has the heated symbol on it. Is it easy to change the passenger mirror?

Start the engine and put on the rear window demister. Then put the back of your hand on each mirror and then on the side window. If working the heated mirrors will be warmer that the side window. This is how I tested the new heated mirror glass. If both of yours are working then no need to replace.  :y

I'll give it a go tomorrow. Will update then. Cheers for the replies.
Logged

atann

  • Junior Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Canterbury
  • Posts: 214
    • Vauxhall Omega 2.6 CDX
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #26 on: 10 November 2016, 21:39:48 »
The line on the mirror, what does it do? Is it for blind spot detection? My passenger mirror is without this line.
Logged

ronnyd

  • Omega Lord
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
  • Posts: 9233
    • Vectra 1.8 SRI Silver
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #27 on: 10 November 2016, 22:10:22 »
Look in it as someone overtakes you, you,ll soon find out. :y
Logged

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 30014
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #28 on: 11 November 2016, 18:48:02 »
Quote from: atann on 10 November 2016, 21:39:48
The line on the mirror, what does it do? Is it for blind spot detection? My passenger mirror is without this line.
It defines the wide angle end. Replacement glass has either heated/not and wide angle/not and blue tinted/not and stick on/clip on...

Nearest to factory is heated wide angle clip on. ;)
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

atann

  • Junior Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Canterbury
  • Posts: 214
    • Vauxhall Omega 2.6 CDX
    • View Profile
Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD 2003 wing mirrors
« Reply #29 on: 11 November 2016, 21:18:10 »
Quote from: atann on 10 November 2016, 20:45:28
Quote from: Andy A on 10 November 2016, 09:14:19
Quote from: atann on 09 November 2016, 19:19:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2016, 02:40:18
All Facelift Omegas have heated mirrors... If one side doesn't work then it's either a broken wire or the mirror has been replaced with a non heated cheapy ;)

Be surprised if any Omega doesn't have heated mirrors tbh, even my Facelift mk2 Granadas had heated mirrors.

Just checked my mirrors on my CDX, only the driver's mirror has the heated symbol on it. Is it easy to change the passenger mirror?

Start the engine and put on the rear window demister. Then put the back of your hand on each mirror and then on the side window. If working the heated mirrors will be warmer that the side window. This is how I tested the new heated mirror glass. If both of yours are working then no need to replace.  :y

I'll give it a go tomorrow. Will update then. Cheers for the replies.

Tried it today. Both mirrors heating up. Is it worth replacing for wide-angle? That stops a blind spot?
Logged
Pages: 1 [2] 3  All   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Page created in 0.014 seconds with 17 queries.