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all problems now solved
« on: 04 August 2010, 14:02:03 »
all my omega problems have now been solved and it only took 4 mins !!  it first started with a little smoke then it turned into a fire.  the fire brigade were excellent, ( i wonder if i can claim water damage as well ?) this happened this morning on the way to do the shopping.. just outside morrisons.. free entertainment for shoppers.. all i can say is thank god for fully comp. ins. car is now in storage waiting for assessor and then hopefully a payout.
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« Reply #1 on: 04 August 2010, 14:04:46 »
ohh dear...

driver side corner of the scuttle by any chance?

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« Reply #2 on: 04 August 2010, 14:05:08 »
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all my omega problems have now been solved and it only took 4 mins !!  it first started with a little smoke then it turned into a fire.  the fire brigade were excellent, ( i wonder if i can claim water damage as well ?) this happened this morning on the way to do the shopping.. just outside morrisons.. free entertainment for shoppers.. all i can say is thank god for fully comp. ins. car is now in storage waiting for assessor and then hopefully a payout.

 [smiley=cry.gif] [smiley=cry.gif] [smiley=cry.gif] Oh dear!
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« Reply #3 on: 04 August 2010, 14:15:56 »
not sure how it started- just noticed some smoke coming out from stereo area and bottom of windscreen ( vents)so i pulled over then a lot of smoke started coming out. it was a copper passing who organised fire brigade.
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Re: all problems now solved
« Reply #4 on: 04 August 2010, 14:18:36 »
the most common omega fire seems to be caused by the powersounders going up.  been aware of any faults with yours?
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« Reply #5 on: 04 August 2010, 14:33:24 »
the only problems i had was no. 14 fuse kept blowing (daily basis) and the central locking solonoids (both front)
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« Reply #6 on: 04 August 2010, 14:55:29 »
Really sorry to hear this. :'( As said, any signs of where the fire started might help us prevent other cars suffering in the same way.

Fuse 14 does supply the switched supply to the power sounder. :-?

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« Reply #7 on: 04 August 2010, 15:01:44 »
as soon as it has been assessed i will hopefully know where exactly the fire originated and i will let you know.. anyone know of a pushbike going cheap??
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« Reply #8 on: 04 August 2010, 15:20:28 »
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as soon as it has been assessed i will hopefully know where exactly the fire originated and i will let you know.. anyone know of a pushbike going cheap??





If you're Fully Comp. your insurance company should be able to organise a pushbike? Bully them into giving you one with at least 21 gears & a padded seat! ;D ;D ;D :y
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« Reply #9 on: 04 August 2010, 15:41:46 »
Does sound suspiciously like a powersounder failure. Sad to hear, but at least it sounds like you got out safely and everybody is ok.

 :'(

What was the weather like when it went up? Cold and wet by any chance? When did you last drive the car?
What state is the main battery in ?

Any data would help with the ongoing investigations as to what is causing this.
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« Reply #10 on: 04 August 2010, 15:55:11 »
It would also be interesting if you can recall under what conditions the fuse was blowing. :y

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« Reply #11 on: 06 August 2010, 22:12:44 »
sorry for the delay- been sorting things out with ins. comp.  - its not as bad as it looks ,it can be repaired...     at the time it was dry but it had been raining earlier ... it was a nearly new battery (type you dont maintain) it seems the wiring behind the cigarette lighter was the cause of it all.. its a long way off being road worthy but i think i can do it all myself ( counting on OOF for guidence) insurance is paying a decent amount so should be able to get back on road. time will tell..
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« Reply #12 on: 06 August 2010, 22:22:43 »
Good to hear it'll likely live to fight another day. Cigar lighter is also on fuse 14 IIRC.

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« Reply #13 on: 06 August 2010, 22:31:02 »
wouldnt mind but i packed up smoking three months ago !!!!
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« Reply #14 on: 06 August 2010, 22:39:25 »
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