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[lastmadrich]

Hi all new to here although bein following for a while now not sure if this the right place but here goes I have a 1997 omega gls my q is this the digital display is pixled so after remove from car following guide on here it has a yellow plug and also there is an additional smaller grey smaller plug with it what's this for and second will one from a vectra with same plug just fit in its place thanks rich

[Jimbob]

I beleive any identical plugged one will fit, but the computer functions wont be accurate unless you have it recoded to the config of your vehicle.

where are you based?  you need a tech2 session, there are a few on here may be able to help.

[lastmadrich]

Ty mate tec2 not a prob as family member deals with all that side I think lol but just incase I'm in west midlands any idea what the second lead is for
Oh just to add I did take the unit apart and fixed a bit of the pixled areas but to no avail I do beleave some were on the net you can buy a new ribbon cable however from what I've seen it would be a complete waste of money unless you were some sort of supper enginee

[Andy H]

LCDs use super thin metal tracks (so thin that light passes through) laid on the glass to provide the electrical connections to the display elements. The LCD is clamped against a rubber strip with alternate layers of insulating rubber and conductive rubber to provide the connections to the main pcb.

When the conducting tracks on the glass deteriorate it is often possible to move the LCD slightly to remake the contact but the damage has already been done. Any display with the correct plugs to fit your car is going to be over 10 years old so you are unlikely to find a good second hand one 

I have read that the LCDs used in facelift cars last better  but have different plugs

It might be possible to graft some facelift plugs into a pre-facelift car to allow one of the later (more reliable) displays to fit but it you will need the expertise of one of the OOF gurus to confirm if this is possible.........

[blackviper90210]

Ty mate tec2 not a prob as family member deals with all that side I think lol but just incase I'm in west midlands any idea what the second lead is for
Oh just to add I did take the unit apart and fixed a bit of the pixled areas but to no avail I do beleave some were on the net you can buy a new ribbon cable however from what I've seen it would be a complete waste of money unless you were some sort of supper enginee

Apologies for butting in, but if your in the West Midlands, were having a "meet" on Sunday 25 Sept if you fancy an afternoon out with fellow owners! 

[lastmadrich]

Ty for that Andy I have managed to find 1 on flea bay out of a vectra in full working order il give that a try at £18 CHEAPER than the £170 vx quoted still trying to find out what the other little grey plug for it a 6 pin male I beleave

[lastmadrich]

Ty black I'd like that is there anyware on here to find details of the meet  it ok I found it and yea I can make the 25th what time do the meets start normally as chasewater about 5mins from were I live 

[blackviper90210]

Usually meet up around 12 ish. Check with Gooseman or follow the post for further info mate