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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #15 on: 19 June 2007, 11:50:01 »
Just a comment that if anyone does know a sure way of getting into a (dead)locked Omega that they should pm the answer to James :-? Don't forget it is a public furum, there could be various empty places tomorrow where our Omegas used to be!  ;)  :y
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #16 on: 19 June 2007, 12:22:18 »
Just what I was thinking Andy...

When I locked myself out of a (ahem) Renault 5 a couple of decades ago, it proved amazingly easy to remove the rear screen with a couple of standard table knives (without damage to screen or rubber). I'd like to think automotive security has improved somewhat since then.  If this does work for you please ask a moderator to delete this post immediately!
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #17 on: 19 June 2007, 12:32:43 »
Drill the boot lock.....
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #18 on: 19 June 2007, 12:45:03 »
Park it for half an hour or so, unattended, in the Castle Vale area of Birmingham.

When you come back, if it's still there, it will be open.
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #19 on: 19 June 2007, 12:51:13 »
i've pm'd him, since i locked my keys in the boot of my facelift while all the doors were deadlocked!

the coathanger trick wont work on a deadlocked omega door, and it's not like other cars where you can bend back the windows!!

i'm guessing that because of the new barrel, he'd kept the barrel key and just reprogrammed the fob for the doors
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #20 on: 19 June 2007, 12:52:34 »
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Drill the boot lock.....

Mark,

I locked it on the fob mate, it's likely to be deadlocked too.

Would not having a battery for 10 / 15 mins, make the fob de - programmed?

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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #21 on: 19 June 2007, 12:57:21 »
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Would not having a battery for 10 / 15 mins, make the fob de - programmed?

Chances are the rolling code is now out of sync with the car. It's still paired with the unit in the car but needs re-syncing, which needs access to the ignition key  >:(

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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #22 on: 19 June 2007, 13:03:29 »
the problem you would have even with the removal of the small back window is that the deadlocks still wont pop up, meaning you probably cant get in that way

i dont know how the central locking is wired and whether it can be located from outside the car, but if it can be, then that could be the only solution without smashing the driver's door window

however another plan springs to mind.. do you have time to get to a breaker's yard to get a new driver's window before you attempt entry?
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #23 on: 19 June 2007, 13:05:47 »
I fell over and broke my right foot last night, (linked to my keys going flying) - so I certainly can't get to a breakers... and I'm probably not in a position to be pulling the door apart to replace the window  :-[ :(

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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #24 on: 19 June 2007, 13:09:06 »
Shouldnt laugh!

Never rains but it pours eh!

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Can't get in car, even if you could, should be driving with a knackered foot?  Takes the urgency off....

Sorry for the misfortune
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #25 on: 19 June 2007, 13:09:13 »
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I fell over and broke my right foot last night, (linked to my keys going flying) - so I certainly can't get to a breakers... and I'm probably not in a position to be pulling the door apart to replace the window  :-[ :(

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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #26 on: 19 June 2007, 13:17:51 »
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I fell over and broke my right foot last night

It never rains for you, does it  :(

If you don't have a key for either of the lock barrels on the car, you don't have a spare remote, and it's deadlocked I can't see any alternative to breaking the driver's window, putting the key in the ignition and hoping that you can re-sync the remote. I guess it will let you do that once it's seen a paired transponder chip.

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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #27 on: 19 June 2007, 13:32:44 »
that, to me, seems to be the last resort, and possibly the only one

i've learned my lesson, and not only do i keep my key secure, but when i get chance i'm going getting a spare programmed

thought about getting just the blade cut, but to be honest if anyone is going to keep a spare, it's best to get one that's cut and programmed!
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #28 on: 19 June 2007, 13:36:09 »
Just noticed, the battery that fell out of the fob, may not have been the same one that was re-fitted, lights look very Dim.

Her-indoors has just gone to get me a new battery, so I'll fit that as a last resort, before smashing things!

If I have to - What's the best way to smash gain access through the window, without getting glass all over my leather....
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Re: How can I break into an Omega?
« Reply #29 on: 19 June 2007, 13:46:24 »
I know that a Vauxhall Senator had a plate you could remove under the passenger wing that allowed access to the deadlock system.

I would have thought that there was something similar on an Omega, incase someone locked their keys in the car.

There must be a way.
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