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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Nickbat on 22 June 2007, 14:41:42

Title: Boot release
Post by: Nickbat on 22 June 2007, 14:41:42
The boot release button my new Omega doesn't seem to work.  :(

There's no light and the switch doesn't make a positive click (should it?). If it is a duff switch, do you get it out with a small knife on either side like the switches on the old Omegas?
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Jimbob on 22 June 2007, 14:46:45
You know they only work instantly if the keys are out the ignition?
On later models you can push and hold to open when stationary
Early facelifts only work with the keys out.
The light comes on when the boot is open.
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Nickbat on 22 June 2007, 14:55:48
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You know they only work instantly if the keys are out the ignition?
On later models you can push and hold to open when stationary
Early facelifts only work with the keys out.
The light comes on when the boot is open.


Doesn't work with keys in or out, Jimbob, either pressing once or holding.
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Jimbob on 22 June 2007, 14:57:41
buggered then ;)
least the easy fix is out the way, presume opening with the key fob works...does the button light up when open then?
There doesnt seem to be a lot of 'sensation' on our button either, bit of a click.
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Danny on 22 June 2007, 16:06:17
i was gonna ask if it opens off the fob.

even when open off the fob, the light in the car will be on
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Nickbat on 22 June 2007, 16:29:52
Sorted. :)

I had been holding the button in, but hadn't realised just how looooooong it took before the catch worked. :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

To avoid any more muppetry from me I have found and downloaded the driver's manual (the car came with absolutely no paperwork at all, other than a V5).

Cheers guys.
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2007, 16:36:29
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Sorted. :)

I had been holding the button in, but hadn't realised just how looooooong it took before the catch worked. :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

To avoid any more muppetry from me I have found and downloaded the driver's manual (the car came with absolutely no paperwork at all, other than a V5).

Cheers guys.
;D   ;D   ;D

When in doubt, Please read the manual (but we're blokes, hence we don't do that ;))
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Danny on 22 June 2007, 18:17:53
mine doesn't take so long to pop open off the key, and is practically instant off the console button
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: sounds2k on 22 June 2007, 22:35:52
the delay was added later, I believe at the same time Vx made it so that you can open the boot when the car is stationary without having to remove the key ...
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: TheBoy on 23 June 2007, 10:15:01
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mine doesn't take so long to pop open off the key, and is practically instant off the console button
If you have the earlier facelift (and assuming not modified), a press of the button is instant (with key removed).

If you have later facelift, its a press and hold for about 2s (doesn't matter if key in or out).
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Danny on 23 June 2007, 17:39:41
yes, unmodified 2000 X

when was it changed?
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: tunnie on 23 June 2007, 17:45:31
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yes, unmodified 2000 X

when was it changed?

Early 2002 i believe...
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Chopsdad on 23 June 2007, 20:28:37
We've all done it.  I took mine back when I first bought it playing holy hell that a new car should work!  Nice man in Vx explained 5 second delay and I left  :-[
Title: Re: Boot release
Post by: Nickbat on 24 June 2007, 00:20:19
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We've all done it.  I took mine back when I first bought it playing holy hell that a new car should work!  Nice man in Vx explained 5 second delay and I left  :-[

Glad I'm not the only muppet on here!!  :y