Omega 2.2 DTI engine electrical fault

[shakey j]

Hi all,

I've just developed an engine electrical fault on my 2001 estate (Only owned the car a week!) The light seem's to come on when the car is warm and once on the car goes into what I think is a safe mode and the rev counter stops working?

I realise that I will have to get the ECU checked for error codes but does this sound like a common (Or expensive  ) fault and does anyone know a good auto electrician in South Birmingham?

Cheers,

Mark

[Entwood]

Stick your car details and location in your profile .. saves being asked a zillion times !!  

If you have a 2.5 V6 you can paperclip it to get codes

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687

[stevief]

The 2.2 DTI does not respond to the paperclip test or a lo of the generic code readers.
You need either proper tech 2 or one of the better generic readers to get the diagnosis right.

If it comes up with a fuel pump not getting a speed signal problem try the crank sensor before changing the pump.

Best of luck,

Steve

[shakey j]

The 2.2 DTI does not respond to the paperclip test or a lo of the generic code readers.
You need either proper tech 2 or one of the better generic readers to get the diagnosis right.

If it comes up with a fuel pump not getting a speed signal problem try the crank sensor before changing the pump.

Best of luck,

Steve

OK thanks Steve,

Would the crank sensor be affected by heat? I have diven the car 3 or 4 times now and the error has appeared after 3 miles each time?

Mark

[shakey j]

Would THIS be worth getting?

[TheBoy]

The 2.2 DTI does not respond to the paperclip test or a lo of the generic code readers.
You need either proper tech 2 or one of the better generic readers to get the diagnosis right.

If it comes up with a fuel pump not getting a speed signal problem try the crank sensor before changing the pump.

Best of luck,

Steve

OK thanks Steve,

Would the crank sensor be affected by heat? I have diven the car 3 or 4 times now and the error has appeared after 3 miles each time?

Mark

Sorry, dont know about 2.2DTi ones. Certainly v6 ones are often heat related...

[shakey j]

Sorry, dont know about 2.2DTi ones. Certainly v6 ones are often heat related...

It's somewhere to start cheers  

[shakey j]

After reading through this I think I will try changing the crank sensor. Where can I pick one up at a reasonable price?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Vx part number 90540188 £34.95+Vat retail (£26.21+Vat trade club)

[shakey j]

Vx part number 90540188 £34.95+Vat retail (£26.21+Vat trade club)

Thanks  

[shakey j]

Crank sensor fitted and all sorted   Thanks for all the help  

Mark