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Title: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: hotel21 on 30 August 2006, 22:42:52
I remember reading a post recently where someone played with both buttons on the computer control stalk and some random numbers came up on the display. Bu**ered if I can find it again.....

Was waiting to uplift someone this evening and, well, bored fingers sometimes play.   :o

When I pressed and held both buttons of the computer stalk simultaneously on mine, the following number sequences came up on the mid.

Top left - 046
Top Right - 3
Bottom Right - 24555

I'm guessing at some calibration value for fuel computer, but thats it - a guess.

Anyone clever shed some light on this?

****** edit to show original post now found - tech2 question? - DOH!! ******
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2006, 09:15:29
Top left - Code Index (sort of config)
Top right - SW Version, V4 is latest for any MIDs I've played with lately
Not sure about the other figure...   ...I'll try to check MV6 tonight (got project TB1 here today) where I have modifed consumption callibration to see if different figure.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Hillper on 31 August 2006, 10:10:36
Mine's

063      1

            24060
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2006, 10:18:29
i'll do mine later and see what it says...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2006, 10:30:06
OK, so I can draw up a little table, can you also just confirm the car you are doing it on, including:

Year
Engine
Auto/Manual
MID type (Old/New/GID)  (older have radio display above computer function)

Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2006, 10:31:03
I'll kick off with Project TB1

018 4 24555
1998 v6 2.5 auto OLD
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Hillper on 31 August 2006, 10:52:51
063    1     24060

2000 2.2 Non-manual  New(comp/radio/time)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: hotel21 on 31 August 2006, 10:57:06
046  3  24555
1998
3.0 V6
man
new    (I think.  She has the car at work today, so cant check.  Amazing how often you look at something, but dont actually see it!!)

tyre size 235/45 17
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2006, 11:03:25
Quote
046  3  24555
1998
3.0 V6
man
new    (I think.  She has the car at work today, so cant check.  Amazing how often you look at something, but dont actually see it!!)
Thats blown a theory I had....
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Andy B on 31 August 2006, 11:19:19
I've got 4 lots of figures!  :-? 99 V6 Elite auto

052      3
045     24060

(http://snap28.photobox.co.uk/37023835f7badae4f54a50126797bf4d1ff267f542918f43f55855d7.jpg)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2006, 11:25:52
OK, I think I know now.

Basically, the 5 digit number is to do with the pulse settings...

Gonna try and get a table together...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2006, 11:27:19
sorry, pulse is related to tyre size, should have made that clearer...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: hotel21 on 31 August 2006, 11:31:56
I've done an edit to my info to show tyre size - 235/45 17 - since the rolling diameter etc may have an influence on odo/range etc?
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: RossPhim on 31 August 2006, 12:12:15
Right here goes.
036   3
50     24060

1999 2.5 V6 Auto New
Tyres 225 55 R16.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2006, 12:26:56
RossPhim, do you have a GID or a MID?
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Elite Pete on 31 August 2006, 12:42:47
Its a chinese take away order ;D
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: nixoro on 31 August 2006, 12:47:54
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Its a chinese take away order ;D

Good one  ;D
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: RossPhim on 01 September 2006, 07:13:06
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RossPhim, do you have a GID or a MID?
Mine is the same as Andy B's picture above.
Forgive me, I am an idiot, and have no idea what the differeence is.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Markjay on 01 September 2006, 09:06:34
TID – Trip Information Display, very basic one that is common in Veccies and some GLS models. This is a trip comp only and does not show other info.

MID - Multi Information Display, the most common one, displaying text through a series of dots.

GID - Graphic Information Display, can display both Text and Graphics, a bit like a modern mobile phone's display in that sense. When used with original SatNav, shows direction arrows etc.

CID - Colour Information Display, apart from having colour it is basically a small computer screed that can show actual map
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Markjay on 01 September 2006, 09:07:29
CID is the Holly Grail, and Mark DTM has been looking for a second-hand one for quite some time now...

Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2006, 10:57:34
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TID – Trip Information Display, very basic one that is common in Veccies and some GLS models. This is a trip comp only and does not show other info.

MID - Multi Information Display, the most common one, displaying text through a series of dots.

GID - Graphic Information Display, can display both Text and Graphics, a bit like a modern mobile phone's display in that sense. When used with original SatNav, shows direction arrows etc.

CID - Colour Information Display, apart from having colour it is basically a small computer screed that can show actual map

TID and GID are also half height. MID and CID are full size
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2006, 10:58:27
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Quote
RossPhim, do you have a GID or a MID?
Mine is the same as Andy B's picture above.
Forgive me, I am an idiot, and have no idea what the differeence is.
GID, thats why you are getting an extra number...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Bo Bo on 01 September 2006, 13:26:42
OK mine's

020        03
        24846

I'm pretty sure the last line's correct, bit hard to tell with missing pixels!

225x55x16
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Markjay on 01 September 2006, 22:43:17
084        1
       24060


2.6 CDX 2001 225/55 16

Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: zoltron on 02 September 2006, 19:16:24
Mine is reading

032      3

24555

W - 2000 facelift omega elite 2.5 V6 Auto.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Kev on 02 September 2006, 19:29:52
I have the Siemens 2013 with color display.

Am i able to display this info? I don't have buttons on my stalks, apart from cruise, the stereo/nav/computer is all controlled from the steering wheel buttons.  ::)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2006, 19:33:42
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I have the Siemens 2013 with color display.
And where do you park your car overnight, and do you forget to arm the alarm  ;D
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Kev on 02 September 2006, 19:44:30
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Quote
I have the Siemens 2013 with color display.
And where do you park your car overnight, and do you forget to arm the alarm  ;D
LOL. I think it'll be safe anyway, Mark is out the country.

I never ever forget to set the alarm. Either of them, that's the standard factory fit or the Clifford G5.  ;)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l92/xthreezero/omegaproject/DSC00091sm.jpg)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2006, 19:46:13
I think you should post some piccies showing the CID in all its glory. That will piss Mark off! (and me, and no doubt countless others...)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Kev on 02 September 2006, 19:49:36
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I think you should post some piccies showing the CID in all its glory. That will piss Mark off! (and me, and no doubt countless others...)
I can take some pics and do that no problem, i would however require Admin privileges for adding the images to my gallery post.  ;)

Did you manage to get to talk to the other Admins about that issue?
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2006, 19:53:06
The Admins have decided for various reasons that we do not allow posts to be changed after 24hrs, unless done by a moderator/admin.

Any of the admins will happily modify your Gallery post (or you can cut and paste into new post, and ask us to delete old one ;))
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Kev on 02 September 2006, 19:55:28
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The Admins have decided for various reasons that we do not allow posts to be changed after 24hrs, unless done by a moderator/admin.

Any of the admins will happily modify your Gallery post (or you can cut and paste into new post, and ask us to delete old one ;))
Well, i'm definately gonna take some pics then, just to annoy Mark.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2006, 19:56:11
 ;D
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Jay w on 03 September 2006, 12:53:58
Mine reads

032
3
24555

2000 2.5 Elite, MID display....

I found it a long time ago and wondered what it was all about
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2006, 13:13:15
It means your MID is configured for X25XE engine, Auto, 195 or 205 tyres, Xenon headlights...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Jay w on 03 September 2006, 13:14:54
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It means your MID is configured for X25XE engine, Auto, 195 or 205 tyres, Xenon headlights...

Engine - yep
gearbox- yep
Tyres - no, i have 235's
Xenons - yep
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2006, 13:18:50
Oh dear, your code index should be 036 :(
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2006, 16:19:54
2000 Facelift 2.2 Manual:

061              1
             24060

MID - NEW

Tyres: 225 / 50 / R16
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Markjay on 03 September 2006, 19:04:13
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2000 Facelift 2.2 Manual:

061              1
             24060

MID - NEW

Tyres: 225 / 50 / R16


My 2.6 CDX is the same (my tyres are 225/55 x 16 - are you sure yours are 50?), except for the '061' - mine says '084'  :o
And I have Xenon lights




Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2006, 19:08:40
TIS MID info sort of runs out around 1999, so can't comment on the code indexes on facelifts. Tunnie's doesn't have HIDs, so whats why yours will be different code
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2006, 21:24:58
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Quote
2000 Facelift 2.2 Manual:

061              1
             24060

MID - NEW

Tyres: 225 / 50 / R16


My 2.6 CDX is the same (my tyres are 225/55 x 16 - are you sure yours are 50?), except for the '061' - mine says '084'  :o
And I have Xenon lights






Yep deffo running 225 / 50 / 16's

The 061, must be a spec level or engine?? - Cause mine is a 2.2 and markjay's is a 2.6??

Take it i have the right codes?
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2006, 21:45:20
The code index is a car 'spec' including engine, gearbox, tyre size, xenon etc
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2006, 21:46:29
its the code i programmed into your elite to cure autobox error (only i put a 2.5 code in, not a 3.0)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Jim on 12 September 2006, 16:16:05
Hello, I have a 1996 Vauxhall Omega Elite with 235 45 17 (facelift) mv6 wheels which I fitted and  my MID display code is ;
020      04
      24846

Should I get it reprogramed or is it OK

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_101_full.jpg)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Andy B on 12 September 2006, 17:40:39
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Hello, I have a 1996 Vauxhall Omega Elite with 235 45 17 (facelift) mv6 wheels which I fitted and  my MID display code is ;
020      04
      24846

Should I get it reprogramed or is it OK

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_101_full.jpg)
Is DLT still on Radio 1?  ;)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Kev on 12 September 2006, 18:09:03
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Is DLT still on Radio 1?  ;)
I wish he was!!  ;D
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Jim on 12 September 2006, 18:16:43
Steve Wright in the Afternoon is the show for me, it's on every weekday and it starts at 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2006, 18:54:35
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Hello, I have a 1996 Vauxhall Omega Elite with 235 45 17 (facelift) mv6 wheels which I fitted and  my MID display code is ;
020      04
      24846

Should I get it reprogramed or is it OK

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_101_full.jpg)
Auto or Manual g/box?
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Andy B on 12 September 2006, 19:06:26
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Steve Wright in the Afternoon is the show for me, it's on every weekday and it starts at 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Thread Jack! Steve Wright's "Ask Elvis" has me in tears! It's sooo funny.  ;D
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Kev on 12 September 2006, 20:36:00
Quote
Quote
Hello, I have a 1996 Vauxhall Omega Elite with 235 45 17 (facelift) mv6 wheels which I fitted and  my MID display code is ;
020      04
      24846

Should I get it reprogramed or is it OK

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_101_full.jpg)
Auto or Manual g/box?
It's an Auto Jaime.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: MartinP on 12 September 2006, 21:13:54
98 3.0 MV6 prefacelift with MID

048    2
  24555

205/65/R15


is it all correct??


Jamie, can you program the gearbox ECU and do your have Version 4???
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2006, 21:15:34
Quote
Hello, I have a 1996 Vauxhall Omega Elite with 235 45 17 (facelift) mv6 wheels which I fitted and  my MID display code is ;
020      04
      24846

Should I get it reprogramed or is it OK
For a 1996 MID (and 1996 software), 020 is for 3.0l auto
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Jim on 12 September 2006, 22:33:49
Quote
Quote
Quote
Hello, I have a 1996 Vauxhall Omega Elite with 235 45 17 (facelift) mv6 wheels which I fitted and  my MID display code is ;
020      04
      24846

Should I get it reprogramed or is it OK

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_101_full.jpg)
Auto or Manual g/box?
It's an Auto Jaime.

Cheers Kev 8-)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Jim on 12 September 2006, 22:35:11
Quote
Quote
Hello, I have a 1996 Vauxhall Omega Elite with 235 45 17 (facelift) mv6 wheels which I fitted and  my MID display code is ;
020      04
      24846

Should I get it reprogramed or is it OK
For a 1996 MID (and 1996 software), 020 is for 3.0l auto

What does the :04
and the :24846
mean
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2006, 10:39:41
the 3 digit number is the config, the 2 digit number is the software version, and the 5 digit number is the pulses per km (ie, tyre size config, which is part of the 3 digit config anyway)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: MartinP on 13 September 2006, 22:57:17
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the 3 digit number is the config, the 2 digit number is the software version, and the 5 digit number is the pulses per km (ie, tyre size config, which is part of the 3 digit config anyway)


So if 020 is a 3.0 auto, what is 048?

Am I not driving a 3.0 auto  :o
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 09:29:11
I know 048 off top of my head, as its same as my MV6. 3.0l auto, 225/55 or 235/45 tyres, xenons, aux heater...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: MartinP on 14 September 2006, 19:36:55
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I know 048 off top of my head, as its same as my MV6. 3.0l auto, 225/55 or 235/45 tyres, xenons, aux heater...


Is there a problem running a 205/65 profile tyre with that setting?

Also I've got projector headlights with manual beam height adjustment
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 20:56:41
I take it that MID wasn't the original then ;)

The tyre size is a problem, the HIDs won't be (assuming you're not getting errors)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: MartinP on 16 September 2006, 02:08:39
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I take it that MID wasn't the original then ;)

The tyre size is a problem, the HIDs won't be (assuming you're not getting errors)


So how are you getting on with the spreadsheet?

Then we can have a "lets get Jamie to re-program our MID's party"  :) :)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2006, 08:57:24
The info exists in TIS up to around 98 MY, although its unclear if the newer style MID and older style MID codes are interchangeable if someone has wrong type in their car...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: paulr on 18 September 2006, 00:22:31
2001 2.5v6 CDX estate

034      3
    24060

What do they stand for?
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Robin Hood on 18 September 2006, 07:17:16
052      2
    24060

1998
3.0
Auto
MID (new)
225x55xR16

Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: daveb on 18 September 2006, 11:33:59
Hi everyone.

Thought I'd add my tuppence-worth!

Year 2000 (facelift) Vreg 2.5TD saloon
Automatic
Trye size: 225/55/R16

Code number:

043       3
            24060


But what do they mean!

I'd like to be able to find out which gearbox is fitted, the R25 or R35 model (I think that's the numbers of them?)

Does anyone out there know??
 :)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 09:59:51
Quote
052      2
    24060

1998
3.0
Auto
MID (new)
225x55xR16

A 2  :o
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Robin Hood on 19 September 2006, 12:23:08
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A 2  :o


Yes it's 2, just checked - could this be responsible for the 24.6m/g being reported.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: nixoro on 19 September 2006, 12:33:51
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Quote
A 2  :o


Yes it's 2, just checked - could this be responsible for the 24.6m/g being reported.

Could your MID Robin Hood have been swapped from a 2.0 at some point.

Shall have to post up the results of my MID what I can read of it lol ;D most pixels on the right are knackered.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 13:46:29
Quote
Quote
A 2  :o


Yes it's 2, just checked - could this be responsible for the 24.6m/g being reported.
No, thats correct for your car, assuming you have HIDS....
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Salty on 19 September 2006, 15:46:06
Just installed a working MID in mine

022    01
    24846

Mine is 3l auto with 225 55 16"
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Robin Hood on 19 September 2006, 16:22:18
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No, thats correct for your car, assuming you have HIDS....

Yes, so the MID could be right with the mpg.... still I only do 6,000 a year and in complete comfort.   :)
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 16:26:57
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Just installed a working MID in mine

022    01
    24846

Mine is 3l auto with 225 55 16"
If its an older MID, then its for 2.0l Auto

If its a newer MID, then 2.0 Diesel....
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Salty on 19 September 2006, 16:33:27
Quote
Quote
Just installed a working MID in mine

022    01
    24846

Mine is 3l auto with 225 55 16"
If its an older MID, then its for 2.0l Auto

If its a newer MID, then 2.0 Diesel....

Its the older two plug mid, the supplier said it was from a 2l
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2006, 18:46:39
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Its the older two plug mid, the supplier said it was from a 2l
That fits the theory.....   ....is the 'Range' function lying badly?
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Salty on 20 September 2006, 06:34:47
Yep the range does seem to be optimistic, only wish it were true ;)

the average mpg is exceedingly good as well, all part of the same thing I assume.

So next question, anybody in the northwest tech2 enabled?? :-? or am going to have to go to the stealer?? :(
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2006, 09:53:04
Ring dealer, ask how much...

Visit dealer, walk in workshop bit, and see if you can bribe a mechanic, saying you need your MID configured with Code Index x (I can supply the index number) - need year, mid type (radio display above FC or below), transmission, possibly tyres size, HID etc

Or if dealer really expensive, find out how much postage is, as I can program (while I've still got Proj TB1) for a few quid - I suspect the postage each way plus my cost (alas, I have to charge to recoup some of Tech2 costs :() may make it a bit expensive :(
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Salty on 20 September 2006, 14:09:30
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Ring dealer, ask how much...

Visit dealer, walk in workshop bit, and see if you can bribe a mechanic, saying you need your MID configured with Code Index x (I can supply the index number) - need year, mid type (radio display above FC or below), transmission, possibly tyres size, HID etc

Or if dealer really expensive, find out how much postage is, as I can program (while I've still got Proj TB1) for a few quid - I suspect the postage each way plus my cost (alas, I have to charge to recoup some of Tech2 costs :() may make it a bit expensive :(

Can you give me code, its the 2 plug MID part no 90379234 with the radio bit at the top fc etc below. Car is a 3 litre auto with 16" wheels fitted with 225 55 tyres. Just has the normal ribbed type headlights fitted. Car was registered early 1997 so may have been built in 96.

Cheers in advance.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2006, 14:46:45
020 for older 3.0l auto
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Salty on 20 September 2006, 17:49:11
Thanks for that 'TheBoy' I'll try and get a mechanic when I go to the dealers tomorrow.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Salty on 22 September 2006, 21:34:48
Been to the dealer today for some bits and asked about programming the MID. Price is £35 inc vat. Could be worse I suppose, they wern't to sure it could be fully programmed correctly? is there more to it than putting the correct code in? I would have thought the MID was a common part having the same part number no matter what model it was orginally fitted to, so I would hope it can be programmed to any car configuration.  Maybe the dealer is trying to edge his bets :-?
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2006, 15:53:43
He's sort of right, probably without realising. I bet he knows sod all about MIDs, and there configs.

However, the earlier MIDs (radio display on top line) have less capabilities than the later ones (radio display further down) - changeover period appears to be around 1997.  As far as I can work out, it is not possible to get the older ones working with some of features of newer cars, eg HIDs...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Salty on 23 September 2006, 17:45:43
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He's sort of right, probably without realising. I bet he knows sod all about MIDs, and there configs.

However, the earlier MIDs (radio display on top line) have less capabilities than the later ones (radio display further down) - changeover period appears to be around 1997.  As far as I can work out, it is not possible to get the older ones working with some of features of newer cars, eg HIDs...

Ok, I think I will give them ago. I assume that most of the basic inputs will be the same, brakelights, oil level, brake pad warning, washer level etc as all this would be same across the range. I would think the more complex inputs for fuel consumption which will be looking for information from the engine ecu are the ones that changing the programming would affect, maybe gearbox as well.(the replacement MID is from an auto so would expect this to be ok)
As the donor MID was from the same year of car just a different engine size(both autos) i am hoping reprogramming will fix it up ok.
i will post the new codes after reprogramming.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2006, 20:14:02
I reckon it should have code index 020 on it...  ...so be interesting to see what they put on it...
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 16:17:16
Been and had the MID programed at the dealers today, made it worse than it was so got them to put it back.
They put in 008   09
                    24846


range with 10 litres showing on the fuel gauge 396 miles ???

They said the mid would only accept this code and the original but I wasn't convinced they knew wat they were talking about. >:(
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: nixoro on 28 September 2006, 16:34:55
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Been and had the MID programed at the dealers today, made it worse than it was so got them to put it back.
They put in 008   09
                    24846


range with 10 litres showing on the fuel gauge 396 miles ???

They said the mid would only accept this code and the original but I wasn't convinced they knew wat they were talking about. >:(

Did you manage to get a refund only by rights they messed it up for you.
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 16:45:16
Sounds like mechanic is incompetent...
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Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 16:52:53
Had the head of the service department trying to program it as well, still no joy, seems they have a very limited knowledge of what they are dealing with. They couldn't even find my model and year of car in their book.
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 17:03:08
What book? They should be using TIS ffs. Clear as anything in there for your car.
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Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 17:07:37
They had an A5 size  spiral bound book with code listings against different models etc.
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 17:19:08
I think that book predates TIS, the one I saw did anyway...  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 17:19:43
So what does the MID say now?
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Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 17:57:24
They had to put it back to the code it had before they said it wouldn't accept any other code? Don't think they know what they're doing.
 so its back to 022   01
           24846
Which they said was for a 99 2l diesel with 225 55 R16 tyres.

MID part no 90 379 234
Title: Re: MID - Whats all this lot......
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 18:18:38
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They had to put it back to the code it had before they said it wouldn't accept any other code? Don't think they know what they're doing.
 so its back to 022   01
           24846
Which they said was for a 99 2l diesel with 225 55 R16 tyres.

MID part no 90 379 234
LOL, the idiots are looking at newer MIDs - iirc, yours is older one. Hence they need to look at the 96/97 table, not 98 onwards....
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Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 18:39:30
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They had to put it back to the code it had before they said it wouldn't accept any other code? Don't think they know what they're doing.
 so its back to 022   01
           24846
Which they said was for a 99 2l diesel with 225 55 R16 tyres.

MID part no 90 379 234
LOL, the idiots are looking at newer MIDs - iirc, yours is older one. Hence they need to look at the 96/97 table, not 98 onwards....


They do not inspire cofidence, their approach seems to be if in doubt put a new one in . The wifes car has been in twice this week and still ain't fixed, waiting for  another part!

The thing is if it were a new MID they would still have to program it, so I assume they would still have the same problem and I would be down best part of 400 notes. good job I got a second hand one!
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 19:38:32
Shame you're so far away from me :(
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Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 20:06:32
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Shame you're so far away from me :(


A bit far really :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 20:09:56
Find out how much it would cost to post...
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Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 20:12:50
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Find out how much it would cost to post...

I'll look into it, but won't you need a car to program it?
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 20:22:28
I'd need to confirm which type you have to ensure it will fit on one of my Omegas to program...
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Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 20:25:16
type with two plugs on the back, one yellow one black. Can take a picture of the old one if it will help.
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 20:47:50
Same as Proj TB1 that is still sat on drive waiting for logbook  >:(
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2006, 21:09:28
Replied to PM, but may be worth contacting Marks_DTM first, as he has said its possible to swap the config chips over from your old to new one (doubt its socketed, so will probably need soldering, not sure if SMD either)
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Post by: Salty on 28 September 2006, 21:13:35
Think it would require soldering. I've got the old one in bits so I will check it out.
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2006, 19:51:07
MID received (neighbour took in yesterday when I was at Bo Bo's cambelt do)

Reprogrammed to 3.0l Auto...
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/MID%20-%20Salty/IMG_1577.jpg)

Did a pixel test, looks like a good MID...
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/MID%20-%20Salty/IMG_1571.jpg)

And it now shows a proper range (was showing 411 miles before programming)...
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/MID%20-%20Salty/IMG_1572.jpg)


Apologies for focus issue with piccies - it was getting dark...
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2006, 19:52:09
Also removed a couple of DTC stored in MID as well...
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Post by: Salty on 02 October 2006, 07:05:38
Thanks that looks just the ticket [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Just goes to prove what bunch of muppets the dealers are.