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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: mikesomega on 12 January 2014, 17:31:20

Title: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 12 January 2014, 17:31:20
I've noticed that my car is sluggish once it warms up. OK when first starting.

I've been trying to save fuel so I can pay for Christmas lol, would that cause it
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: zirk on 13 January 2014, 09:31:49
I've noticed that my car is sluggish once it warms up. OK when first starting.

I've been trying to save fuel so I can pay for Christmas lol, would that cause it

What flavour car is it, what engine size, Petrol, Diesel, Auto, Manual, year, whats the symptoms, any fault Codes?,
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 13 January 2014, 17:57:54
Sorry, its a 2.5. I don't have the tools to interogate the brain.
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 13 January 2014, 17:58:28
There are no lights coming on
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: martin42 on 13 January 2014, 18:00:25
2.5 v6 or 2.5td???
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: tunnie on 13 January 2014, 18:11:00
Sorry, its a 2.5. I don't have the tools to interogate the brain.

You don't have a paperclip?  :D

Seriously that is all you need for 2.5 V6, some TD's can also be done as well. See here:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90633.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90633.0)

Helps if you tell us what engine exactly you have  ;)
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 13 January 2014, 20:17:21
A proper one, a V6 :D

You can keep your oil burners!
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 13 January 2014, 20:18:32
I shall try to get a paperclip. Not 2nite as its raining cats and dogs!!!
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: Entwood on 13 January 2014, 20:19:51
I shall try to get a paperclip. Not 2nite as its raining cats and dogs!!!

If you stick your location in your profile, you might find someone with a proper code reader lives nearby and can assist......    :)
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 15 January 2014, 08:20:44
I followed the guide with the paperclip, and got nothing.

Any other ideas?
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: zirk on 15 January 2014, 09:45:49
Are you doing it correctly, correct pins, etc, does the EML Light come on with Ing. on?
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: blackviper90210 on 15 January 2014, 10:28:59
Whereabouts are you?  ???
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: tunnie on 15 January 2014, 12:34:27
I'd be very surprised to see an Omega of that age with no codes what so ever. Sure you are doing it right?
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 January 2014, 13:07:26
FWIW, I had this problem on a car once. It turned out to be that the intake air ducting had come adrift just behind the radiator and the engine was ingesting hot air from behind the rad. As soon as the thermostat opened, I got hot air in the intake and, surprisingly, this cause enough of a power loss for it to be immediately noticeable.

On an Omega, this is less likely, since an air leak into the multiram ducting would bypass the MAF and cause more serious running issues, but it might be worth checking the ducting for leaks. In addition, check if the inlet to the airbox from the pipe in front of the radiator is still connected and, of course, if a "performance" air filter is fitted this is likely to cause the same symptoms.
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 15 January 2014, 17:34:51
Are you doing it correctly, correct pins, etc, does the EML Light come on with Ing. on?
I followed the guide and I think I have connected the paperclip OK

Does that mean there is nothing wrong wif it
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 15 January 2014, 17:36:06
Whereabouts are you?  ???
Why wud my location affect the cars pwer when it warms up  :-[
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 15 January 2014, 17:39:04
Thank you kevin wood I shall check in daylight.
I cant hear any hissing that Id experienced with some other cars sucking air.
Air filter is the normal one for the Omega but from a local shop. Cud that make a difference?
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: RobG on 15 January 2014, 17:53:01
Whereabouts are you?  ???
Why wud my location affect the cars pwer when it warms up  :-[
It doesn`t. If you add your location to your profile there may be members nearby who can assist :)
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: zirk on 15 January 2014, 18:19:59
Whereabouts are you?  ???
Why wud my location affect the cars pwer when it warms up  :-[
It doesn`t. If you add your location to your profile there may be members nearby who can assist :)
I reckon he's round the corner from you Rob.  ;)
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 15 January 2014, 18:38:18
Whereabouts are you?  ???
Why wud my location affect the cars pwer when it warms up  :-[
It doesn`t. If you add your location to your profile there may be members nearby who can assist :)
Getcha  :-[. I'm a bit nervous giving too much private details to people on the net  :-[

I'm in the Daventry/Rugby area
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: omega3000 on 15 January 2014, 19:05:54
Whereabouts are you?  ???
Why wud my location affect the cars pwer when it warms up  :-[
It doesn`t. If you add your location to your profile there may be members nearby who can assist :)
Getcha  :-[. I'm a bit nervous giving too much private details to people on the net  :-[

I'm in the Daventry/Rugby area

You dont have to , just wait for a private message and reply to it . No one will know your details  ;)
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2014, 13:36:10
Whereabouts are you?  ???
Why wud my location affect the cars pwer when it warms up  :-[
It doesn`t. If you add your location to your profile there may be members nearby who can assist :)
Getcha  :-[. I'm a bit nervous giving too much private details to people on the net  :-[

I'm in the Daventry/Rugby area

Aha

I work in Rugby so could possibly plug in and look at the codes and live data for you.

Mark
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: martin42 on 16 January 2014, 15:34:20
And thats why we ask location,not for any other reason,but you never know if a member is near by who is willing to help  :y
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 16 January 2014, 17:36:13
Whereabouts are you?  ???
Why wud my location affect the cars pwer when it warms up  :-[
It doesn`t. If you add your location to your profile there may be members nearby who can assist :)
Getcha  :-[. I'm a bit nervous giving too much private details to people on the net  :-[

I'm in the Daventry/Rugby area

Aha

I work in Rugby so could possibly plug in and look at the codes and live data for you.

Mark
Really, thanks!

What would be costs? As the test with the wire shorting out the plug in the fusebox doesnt show anything will there be any faults?

Do you work saturday or sundays. if not I will see if I can get some time off but I have to give 2 weeks notice

Thank you

Mike
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 16 January 2014, 17:38:28
And thats why we ask location,not for any other reason,but you never know if a member is near by who is willing to help  :y
U hear so much about giving too much information and how these sorts of interactive webpages are full of unsavoury crooks that I get nervous revealing too much.

Mike
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 January 2014, 17:49:09
And thats why we ask location,not for any other reason,but you never know if a member is near by who is willing to help  :y
U hear so much about giving too much information and how these sorts of interactive webpages are full of unsavoury crooks that I get nervous revealing too much.

Mike

That's a good evaluation of most on here!!!  ;D ;D ;D Only kiddin' mofos ;)
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: zirk on 16 January 2014, 18:15:42
And thats why we ask location,not for any other reason,but you never know if a member is near by who is willing to help  :y
U hear so much about giving too much information and how these sorts of interactive webpages are full of unsavoury crooks that I get nervous revealing too much.

Mike

That's a good evaluation of most on here!!!  ;D ;D ;D Only kiddin' mofos ;)

Cheek of it, speak for your self Mr Bear. :P

mikesomega can you PM me your Debit Card details please.  :-X
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: Gaffers on 16 January 2014, 18:16:55
And thats why we ask location,not for any other reason,but you never know if a member is near by who is willing to help  :y
U hear so much about giving too much information and how these sorts of interactive webpages are full of unsavoury crooks that I get nervous revealing too much.

Mike

That's a good evaluation of most on here!!!  ;D ;D ;D Only kiddin' mofos ;)

Cheek of it, speak for your self Mr Bear. :P

mikesomega can you PM me your Debit Card details please.  :-X

Too late, I have already maxed it out ;D
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2014, 18:40:33
I'd take Marks DTM up on his offer, I've met him in person (several times!) and can vouch for his honesty/integrity :y

If that falls through, I'm only in Brackley, and in a few days will have a new toy I'm dying to play with  :-X (with a fallback should new toy not work)
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: omega3000 on 16 January 2014, 19:38:21
I'd take Marks DTM up on his offer, I've met him in person (several times!) and can vouch for his honesty/integrity :y

If that falls through, I'm only in Brackley, and in a few days will have a new toy I'm dying to play with  :-X (with a fallback should new toy not work)

8 pot  :-\
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: zirk on 16 January 2014, 22:14:32
I'd take Marks DTM up on his offer, I've met him in person (several times!) and can vouch for his honesty/integrity :y

If that falls through, I'm only in Brackley, and in a few days will have a new toy I'm dying to play with  :-X (with a fallback should new toy not work)

8 pot  :-\
I reckon a new Tech II toy.
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: mikesomega on 22 February 2014, 10:39:33
I have been busy before going on a cruise and we arrive back soon.

Not used the car for nearly 3 weeks so maybe something will reset. If not, can marksdtmcalib or the boy contact me please
Title: Re: Down on power after a few miles
Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2014, 10:58:41
I am now in a position to assist, fell free to drop me a PM. I could have been in Daventry today, as Mrs TB goes once a month, had you said earlier!