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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: uktigger on 06 June 2015, 20:35:39

Title: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: uktigger on 06 June 2015, 20:35:39

I had to take the speedo/instrument panel out to replace a couple of blown bulbs,
but now that it's all back in place, the bulbs all now work, but now, the mid, speedo, rev counter and guages are not working.
The connector behind the mid seems to be fully seated and locked in place, and as far as I can tell, the whole unit is fully seated.
Would I be correct in thinking that the speedo etc are fed via the connections directly behing the dials?

Any suggestions will be gratefully received...... otherwise.....

HELP !!!!!! :-)


Steve

Sorry - 2.2 petrol '03 Omega CD

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 June 2015, 21:23:30

All the connections are via that scart looking socket on the back of the clocks.

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: uktigger on 06 June 2015, 21:35:13

Ah well, it mustn't be fully seated.

Just looked at a video on youtube and i think i may have put that plastic cover that the screw above the steering wheel goes through on in the wrong order - ie behind the dials where it should be in front.

Will have another look in the morning.

(What a plonker i am  ::))

Many Thanks!

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2015, 08:40:04

palm of hand on rev counter, and gently but firmly press back. You'll know if its reseated ;)

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: uktigger on 07 June 2015, 10:56:33

well it seems like it is fully seated as it appears to be in place - won't move any further back, but still nothing.

Could I have blown a fuse?

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: uktigger on 07 June 2015, 11:07:29

On further examinstion, it would appear i have no hazard warning lights either which are on the same fuse according to http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90451.msg1155234#msg1155234 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90451.msg1155234#msg1155234) although the courtesy light is still working.

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: uktigger on 07 June 2015, 11:44:00

changed fuse 12 and everything has sprung back into life  :D

Just wondering what I had done to cause it to blow in the first place.

Still, I'm happy now.

Thx for your input :-)

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 June 2015, 20:58:49

Chaffing loom for drivers seat backrest heater pad is a possibility :-\

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 21:43:42

That's fuse 14, and it takes out ignition and a shed load of other stuff as well. :o

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: joff on 08 June 2015, 13:29:22

Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 07 June 2015, 20:58:49

Chaffing loom for drivers seat backrest heater pad is a possibility :-\

Drivers heated seat used to do that on the wife's 2.2DTI and the engine was still running, speedo and rev counter to zero fuse blown :y

Title: Re: Speedo/rev counter not working.
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 June 2015, 19:22:45

Ok, shut up Gixer ;D :y