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Title: Car feels like it's stuck on the snow flake
Post by: James2004 on 29 March 2013, 15:08:47

Hi there,

I have an issue with my Omega which is a 51plate 2.2 petrol automatic.
When I start the car up it and put it in to drive it will run normally for about 30seconds then. Seems to drop in to the snow flake (start assit) mode. Which I have then tried to turn off by pressing the snow flake button but it stays active this also stops me activating the sport function.

I have had a look for loose wires and made sure the buttons are t sticky.

Does anyone have an idea as to what might be coursing this and how I can resolve it??

Many thanks

Title: Re: Car feels like it's stuck on the snow flake
Post by: Andy B on 29 March 2013, 15:12:03

Quote from: James2004 on 29 March 2013, 15:08:47

Hi there,

I have an issue with my Omega which is a 51plate 2.2 petrol automatic.
When I start the car up it and put it in to drive it will run normally for about 30seconds then. Seems to drop in to the snow flake (start assit) mode. Which I have then tried to turn off by pressing the snow flake button but it stays active this also stops me activating the sport function.

I have had a look for loose wires and made sure the buttons are t sticky.

Does anyone have an idea as to what might be coursing this and how I can resolve it??

Many thanks

You've a fault that is causing your car's gearbox to go into 'limp' .... nothing to do with the S or winter button. Any fault code lamps on?  :-\

Title: Re: Car feels like it's stuck on the snow flake
Post by: zirk on 29 March 2013, 16:32:02

Shot in the dark but high Alternator output voltage can cause this.

Title: Re: Car feels like it's stuck on the snow flake
Post by: James2004 on 29 March 2013, 17:34:08

Quote from: Andy B on 29 March 2013, 15:12:03

Quote from: James2004 on 29 March 2013, 15:08:47

Hi there,

I have an issue with my Omega which is a 51plate 2.2 petrol automatic.
When I start the car up it and put it in to drive it will run normally for about 30seconds then. Seems to drop in to the snow flake (start assit) mode. Which I have then tried to turn off by pressing the snow flake button but it stays active this also stops me activating the sport function.

I have had a look for loose wires and made sure the buttons are t sticky.

Does anyone have an idea as to what might be coursing this and how I can resolve it??

Many thanks

You've a fault that is causing your car's gearbox to go into 'limp' .... nothing to do with the S or winter button. Any fault code lamps on?  :-\

Hi there

No there's no fault lamps on.

Title: Re: Car feels like it's stuck on the snow flake
Post by: PxMetro on 30 March 2013, 20:59:22

Hi

Have you checked the gearbox fluid level?

I exprienced virtually identical symptoms a couple of years ago. Found the gearbox needed nearly a litre of fluid (God knows where it all went mind you) but after topping up, all was well.

Give it a try

Cheers

Title: Re: Car feels like it's stuck on the snow flake
Post by: feeutfo on 30 March 2013, 21:14:10

Check engine codes for cam sensor fault, these are know to upset the Desmond's auto box.

Also that the large connector behind the battery is secure.