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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: dolphintat on 07 May 2013, 19:24:14

Title: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: dolphintat on 07 May 2013, 19:24:14
Hi, I have recently bought an 3L V6 Omega Elite Estate 1998 87 000 miles on the clock.  I am new to all this and have some things I need to sort out on it.   It is a first for me. :o  Normally I would just get the hubby to sort this, but he is working abroad right now so it is up to me to get my hands dirty so to speak. ;)

a list of the problems:

Need an owners manual
Horn not working
dead pixels on digital dash display (have found links on how to fix this) so will give it a try.
Driver seat back heating , but not the bottom of the seat.

Any pointers on what to do.  I do not even know where the fuse box is :-[ 

Many thanks
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: pirate on 07 May 2013, 19:31:52
the horns are under front valence infront of passenger front wheel prob wire off,if its the pixcals in small display to the left of main instuments that can be changed ,not difficult,as to the seat changing whole seat is faster than pulling it apart to change pads,my drivers stopped working im going to live with it.others here will come along with more tech advice and spare s no doubt but well done for getting stuck in hubby should be proud,militery by eny chance
some one on here will have a spare manuel :y
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: pirate on 07 May 2013, 19:32:47
ps most of your fuses are under flap below steering wheel,
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2013, 19:41:22
Hi dolphintat.

Horn - usually wires corroded near horn, if you're really lucky, a fuse.
Seat heating - leather or cloth seats?
Pixels - unusual on a 1998 model. Unless its a 97 model, where its far more common.


I work in Bletchley if you need someone to point at bits ;D
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: bigbadee on 08 May 2013, 11:23:13
http://images.omegaowners.com/documents/UserGuides/OmegaOct2002.pdf

should be the link to the owners manual? :y
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: dbug on 08 May 2013, 16:05:04
http://images.omegaowners.com/documents/UserGuides/OmegaOct2002.pdf

should be the link to the owners manual? :y

Wrong one thats a facelift one - ops is mini facelift ;)

[Edit]  correct one on ebay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-DRIVERS-OWNERS-GUIDE-BOOK-DATE-1998-MANUAL-CAR-HANDBOOK-/300899940313?pt=UK_CarParts_Vehicles_Manuals_Litterature_ET&hash=item460f08b7d9 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-DRIVERS-OWNERS-GUIDE-BOOK-DATE-1998-MANUAL-CAR-HANDBOOK-/300899940313?pt=UK_CarParts_Vehicles_Manuals_Litterature_ET&hash=item460f08b7d9)

HTH ;)
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: dolphintat on 31 July 2013, 11:11:48
Hi dolphintat.

Horn - usually wires corroded near horn, if you're really lucky, a fuse.
Seat heating - leather or cloth seats?
Pixels - unusual on a 1998 model. Unless its a 97 model, where its far more common.


I work in Bletchley if you need someone to point at bits ;D

Horn fixed
Leather seats
I have a 97 model and I am looking for a working second hand digital dash display unit also need the headlamp washer caps [any ideas where I can get these]

Thanks for the help :y

Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: dbug on 31 July 2013, 16:19:48
Hi dolphintat.

Horn - usually wires corroded near horn, if you're really lucky, a fuse.
Seat heating - leather or cloth seats?
Pixels - unusual on a 1998 model. Unless its a 97 model, where its far more common.


I work in Bletchley if you need someone to point at bits ;D

Horn fixed
Leather seats
I have a 97 model and I am looking for a working second hand digital dash display unit also need the headlamp washer caps [any ideas where I can get these]

Thanks for the help :y

Presume you mean headlamp washer nozzles - if so now rare as rocking horse sh1t

I still have one for sale - details here (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=115244.0) if you're interested ;)
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: RobG on 31 July 2013, 16:27:30
http://images.omegaowners.com/documents/UserGuides/OmegaOct2002.pdf

should be the link to the owners manual? :y

Wrong one thats a facelift one - ops is mini facelift ;)

[Edit]  correct one on ebay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-DRIVERS-OWNERS-GUIDE-BOOK-DATE-1998-MANUAL-CAR-HANDBOOK-/300899940313?pt=UK_CarParts_Vehicles_Manuals_Litterature_ET&hash=item460f08b7d9 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-DRIVERS-OWNERS-GUIDE-BOOK-DATE-1998-MANUAL-CAR-HANDBOOK-/300899940313?pt=UK_CarParts_Vehicles_Manuals_Litterature_ET&hash=item460f08b7d9)

HTH ;)
Should have one knocking around :)
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: albitz on 31 July 2013, 17:35:42
I have a few digital displays,but they are from early facelift cars.Not sure if they are the same - cant remember. Perhaps someone can advise if they are suitable ?
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: RobG on 31 July 2013, 17:40:14
I have a few digital displays,but they are from early facelift cars.Not sure if they are the same - cant remember. Perhaps someone can advise if they are suitable ?
Early MID`s have 2 connectors Albs. Later have one
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: albitz on 31 July 2013, 17:59:58
I think all of mine have one.Cheers Oracle. :y ;D
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: TheBoy on 31 July 2013, 18:11:20
I had a bucketload of MIDs and CART displays, but doubt they have survived.

Dolphintat - post up the last letter (not number) of your VIN, we will know what display it needs then :)
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: dolphintat on 02 August 2013, 11:42:57
I have the part number of the display - took it out to photograph the back - only I do not know how to upload a pic on this website. ???

Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: tunnie on 02 August 2013, 11:44:29
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=52309.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=52309.0)

or

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=53182.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=53182.0)
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: dolphintat on 02 August 2013, 11:45:54
says on the back

GM 90 379 235

also in white on the back 5888-4595

not sure which is the part number
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: RobG on 02 August 2013, 12:33:24
says on the back

GM 90 379 235

also in white on the back 5888-4595

not sure which is the part number
One or two connectors on the back & what colour/s
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: dolphintat on 02 August 2013, 12:39:35
says on the back

GM 90 379 235

also in white on the back 5888-4595

not sure which is the part number
One or two connectors on the back & what colour/s

2 connectors 1 large-ish yellow and the other smaller grey 1
Title: Re: Omega Elite 1998
Post by: RobG on 02 August 2013, 13:00:33
Possibly this one then http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Dashboard-Display-/111130255655?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19dfe12127