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[Noknowledge]

Hi all.

I have a T reg Omega V6 Elite which looks like it is going to need a new battery fitted.

I have done this before but I am pretty sure there is some rigid sequence that should be used when replacing the battery. Trouble is I can't remember what it is. Having just forked out over £1000 to get it through MOT I don't want to do anything that will end up costing me more than it needs to.

Any help would be great.

Thanks

[Jimbob]

The only issue is to turn ignition on, then off again, and disconnect battery within 30 seconds.

This will avoid and alarm issues.

After you will need to reset stereo and rest one touch windows.

Nothing Major.

[Noknowledge]

Ahhh that was it!!!


Thanks very much Jimbob   

[Jimbob]

No Probs, welcome to the forum btw 

[oceansoul]

wish i knew about this when changing the battery ='[

[Andy B]

wish i knew about this when changing the battery ='[

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andrew.reynolds983/Manuals/Omega2002Manual.pdf page 61   

[oceansoul]

 
Although thinking about it, my battery was already flat so prolly wouldnt have made a difference if i did this or not.

[zulu one zero]

hi guys - another newbie here - with a problem!
I've changed what was a totally flat/knackered battery, everything in the car works with new one fitted, except for one small very annoying thing - the alarm will not stop sounding! Anyone got info on how to reset this?

[crazydrive]

hi guys - another newbie here - with a problem!
I've changed what was a totally flat/knackered battery, everything in the car works with new one fitted, except for one small very annoying thing - the alarm will not stop sounding! Anyone got info on how to reset this?

This usually happens when you failed to disconnect the battery within 30 seconds when doing a battery replacement. Try resetting your alarm with this guide:

First, disconnect the battery (if its not already disconnected) and try to find the Valet button of your car. This is usually located on the dash panel left of the steering column. Have it in the OUT position.

Next, reconnect the battery. The alarm would go off, but don't panic yet. We can fix that.

Third, you turn the ignition key to the ON position then push the Valet Button to the IN position. This would reset the alarm. The Valet Button should now glow red.

Move the Valet Button to OUT position again. You would need to move it from IN to OUT position again until the Valet Button becomes unlighted.

Once that is done, you can start the car normally and the alarm would be deactivated.

[Andy B]

hi guys - another newbie here - with a problem!
I've changed what was a totally flat/knackered battery, everything in the car works with new one fitted, except for one small very annoying thing - the alarm will not stop sounding! Anyone got info on how to reset this?

This usually happens when you failed to disconnect the battery within 30 seconds when doing a battery replacement. Try resetting your alarm with this guide:

First, disconnect the battery (if its not already disconnected) and try to find the Valet button of your car. This is usually located on the dash panel left of the steering column. Have it in the OUT position.

Next, reconnect the battery. The alarm would go off, but don't panic yet. We can fix that.

Third, you turn the ignition key to the ON position then push the Valet Button to the IN position. This would reset the alarm. The Valet Button should now glow red.

Move the Valet Button to OUT position again. You would need to move it from IN to OUT position again until the Valet Button becomes unlighted.

Once that is done, you can start the car normally and the alarm would be deactivated.

Just need to find my 'valet button' now ........       

[Ziad]

hi guys - another newbie here - with a problem!
I've changed what was a totally flat/knackered battery, everything in the car works with new one fitted, except for one small very annoying thing - the alarm will not stop sounding! Anyone got info on how to reset this?

This usually happens when you failed to disconnect the battery within 30 seconds when doing a battery replacement. Try resetting your alarm with this guide:

First, disconnect the battery (if its not already disconnected) and try to find the Valet button of your car. This is usually located on the dash panel left of the steering column. Have it in the OUT position.

Next, reconnect the battery. The alarm would go off, but don't panic yet. We can fix that.

Third, you turn the ignition key to the ON position then push the Valet Button to the IN position. This would reset the alarm. The Valet Button should now glow red.

Move the Valet Button to OUT position again. You would need to move it from IN to OUT position again until the Valet Button becomes unlighted.

Once that is done, you can start the car normally and the alarm would be deactivated.

Just need to find my 'valet button' now ........       

me too! any pictures of the "valet button" so we both know what to look for? 

[Vamps]

hi guys - another newbie here - with a problem!
I've changed what was a totally flat/knackered battery, everything in the car works with new one fitted, except for one small very annoying thing - the alarm will not stop sounding! Anyone got info on how to reset this?

This usually happens when you failed to disconnect the battery within 30 seconds when doing a battery replacement. Try resetting your alarm with this guide:

First, disconnect the battery (if its not already disconnected) and try to find the Valet button of your car. This is usually located on the dash panel left of the steering column. Have it in the OUT position.

Next, reconnect the battery. The alarm would go off, but don't panic yet. We can fix that.

Third, you turn the ignition key to the ON position then push the Valet Button to the IN position. This would reset the alarm. The Valet Button should now glow red.

Move the Valet Button to OUT position again. You would need to move it from IN to OUT position again until the Valet Button becomes unlighted.

Once that is done, you can start the car normally and the alarm would be deactivated.

Just need to find my 'valet button' now ........       

me too! any pictures of the "valet button" so we both know what to look for? 

And me, where is it? No, what is it...?

[albitz]

Frankie might know.






Frankie valet-geddit?



I,ll get me coat. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[The Red Baron]

Frankie might know.



oh dear. 


Frankie valet-geddit?



I,ll get me coat. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[alexandjen]

hi guys - another newbie here - with a problem!
I've changed what was a totally flat/knackered battery, everything in the car works with new one fitted, except for one small very annoying thing - the alarm will not stop sounding! Anyone got info on how to reset this?

This usually happens when you failed to disconnect the battery within 30 seconds when doing a battery replacement. Try resetting your alarm with this guide:

First, disconnect the battery (if its not already disconnected) and try to find the Valet button of your car. This is usually located on the dash panel left of the steering column. Have it in the OUT position.

Next, reconnect the battery. The alarm would go off, but don't panic yet. We can fix that.

Third, you turn the ignition key to the ON position then push the Valet Button to the IN position. This would reset the alarm. The Valet Button should now glow red.

Move the Valet Button to OUT position again. You would need to move it from IN to OUT position again until the Valet Button becomes unlighted.

Once that is done, you can start the car normally and the alarm would be deactivated.

Just need to find my 'valet button' now ........       

The only button I can think of that he might be referring to would be the one which disarms the interior sensors, I for one haven't got any other buttons which are connected to the alarm :-/