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[eliteomegaman]

Anyone out there with knowledge of 2.0i facelift autos?
Car has gone into limp mode & Tech2 has come up showing autobox sensor!
Car drives ok then goes into limp mode. When the ignition is turned off then on again autobox is fine then after a few miles goes into limp mode!
Is it a big job to change the sensor, how long does it take & anyone know cost of sensor?
All help much appreciated!
Andy

[2woody]

sensor(s) not difficult to change - I think it'll mean the input speed sensor or the output speed sensor.

[eliteomegaman]

Thanks 2woody. I've found a used output speed sensor at omegaspareparts for £25 + postage so hopefully its not an expensive job  :-/

[TheBoy]

What was the fault code on the gearbox - its internal sensors are uber reliable.  The selector switch is weakest point electronically. The hydraulic/mechanical side is most fragile though.

[eliteomegaman]

What was the fault code on the gearbox - its internal sensors are uber reliable.  The selector switch is weakest point electronically. The hydraulic/mechanical side is most fragile though.

Can i do a paper clip test as i don't have a tech2 & all i was told was its the autotransmission sensor that was showing?

[Kneepad]

Yes paperclip it and post the results, but I don't imagine you will get any gearbox errors.

[Andy B]

Yes paperclip it and post the results, but I don't imagine you will get any gearbox errors.

paper clipping it wouldn't give you any gearbox errors even if they were there. Paperclip only gives engine codes on an Omega (more on a Senator  )

[Andy B]

What was the fault code on the gearbox - its internal sensors are uber reliable.  The selector switch is weakest point electronically. The hydraulic/mechanical side is most fragile though.

Can i do a paper clip test as i don't have a tech2 & all i was told was its the autotransmission sensor that was showing?

Captain Zok has a reader as do  I, but mine is only very basic.

[eliteomegaman]

What was the fault code on the gearbox - its internal sensors are uber reliable.  The selector switch is weakest point electronically. The hydraulic/mechanical side is most fragile though.

Can i do a paper clip test as i don't have a tech2 & all i was told was its the autotransmission sensor that was showing?

Captain Zok has a reader as do  I, but mine is only very basic.

Thanks Andy
I'm sure the mechanic down the road has a Tech2 reader.
When it was originally done on tuesday the guy said it was the autobox sensor or maybe he said 'selector'!!  :-/

I feel a right numpty now for not asking him to write down the fault code reading 

If it is the selector, there's one i've found for £90 delivered but is it an easy fit or 1/2 a days work??!! 

[Kneepad]

If he means the selector switch, then you should be reading this and save yourself some wonga:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1267956397

[eliteomegaman]

If he means the selector switch, then you should be reading this and save yourself some wonga:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1267956397

Ahha now that makes mucho sense & as u so exquisitely put it would save me some wonga (have u seen the unbelievable apr they wnat on the advert to borrow a few quid - 2684%apr!!!!!) 

Thank u Mr Kneepad 

[Kneepad]

Seen it          I believe they are offering a 10% discount at the moment.    

[eliteomegaman]

Seen it          I believe they are offering a 10% discount at the moment.    

Must take up their very kind offer ....... NOT!!

Someone lent me the haynes manual for migs & i've just had a quick butchers at my 'little' problem - no bloody wonder mechanics charge so much cos its frightened the bloody life out of me & my pockets are empty due to early buying of xmas pressies so looks like i'll be an Italian for the next few weeks ..... CarLoss!! 

[Kneepad]

It is a DIY job so you don't have to be Italian.   

Before you do anything, I suggest you get the error codes confirmed first.
Don't want you doing anything that is not necessary or totally wrong.
If the lights at the side of the gear selector lever are playing up i.e. going on and off randomly it would add weight to the dirty switch diagnosis.

 

[eliteomegaman]

It is a DIY job so you don't have to be Italian.   

Before you do anything, I suggest you get the error codes confirmed first.
Don't want you doing anything that is not necessary or totally wrong.
If the lights at the side of the gear selector lever are playing up i.e. going on and off randomly it would add weight to the dirty switch diagnosis

 

YES! All of a sudden all the lights from P-1 light up like a bloody christmas tree & automatic gearbox comes up on the display screen! So is this pointing towards a dirty switch problem?  :-?