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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Toledodude1973 on 12 March 2014, 20:57:32

Title: rear light
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 12 March 2014, 20:57:32
I keep getting tail light fail come up every now and then . I have replaced bulb but problem seems to come back and when the unit is moved slightly the bulb lights up. There doesn't seem to be any loose connections so could it be a problem with the actual circuit board all the bulb plug into?
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: dbug on 13 March 2014, 01:27:57
Could be related to bulb manufacturer - Omegas seem a bit finicky as to makes of bulb fitted - genuine GM or Ring bulbs seem ok - Halfords (for example) bulbs can cause issues ;)
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 13 March 2014, 19:53:45
These were same of bulbs i used so could be the answer thanks
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 14 March 2014, 20:29:57
still playing up with new ring bulb does the light holding unit just unplug for replacement?
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: Andy B on 14 March 2014, 20:32:52
..... does the light holding unit just unplug for replacement?

yes  :y
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 14 March 2014, 21:01:37
that simple Andy, looks like thats the way to go,thankyou
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: Andy B on 14 March 2014, 22:12:47
that simple Andy, looks like thats the way to go,thankyou

Clean up the contacts on the plug & the bulb holder first before you bin the old one.  :y
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 15 March 2014, 21:03:53
will do thanks for advice :y
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2014, 09:12:31
Could be related to bulb manufacturer - Omegas seem a bit finicky as to makes of bulb fitted - genuine GM or Ring bulbs seem ok - Halfords (for example) bulbs can cause issues ;)
Not sure if Hellfrauds have changed bulb supplier, but I've found they are much better than they used to be a few years back. Generally, for convenience, that's all I use now for general purpose bulbs.
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2014, 09:13:22
that simple Andy, looks like thats the way to go,thankyou

Clean up the contacts on the plug & the bulb holder first before you bin the old one.  :y
Often a corrosion on the plug on Omegas :y
Title: Re: rear light
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 17 March 2014, 22:17:57
Thanks TB i have cleaned up plug seems to be ok at moment, i'll let it run for a bit before changing unit should it fail again :y