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Title: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: chappy on 14 January 2008, 13:45:58

Hi,
I have just bought an Omega 2.0 with an auto gearbox 2000 w reg. The car starts great and idles perfectly. When selecting any gear the car does not engage. It is not making any noises or responding in any way. Does this mean that the gearbox or clutch is completely gone or could this merely be an electrical problem?
Thanks
Lee.

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 January 2008, 13:47:57

Check the fluid level first off

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152783586

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: chappy on 14 January 2008, 14:54:21

Ok thanks ill do that tonight.....fingers crossed

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2008, 18:48:12

If the lights by gearstick light up properly, then you likely have mechanical problem with box :( - first port of call is to get oil in there

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: chappy on 16 January 2008, 16:43:09

Is it just co-incidence that the power steering has given up at the same time and when the lights are switched on the gearstick lights dont light up and when the lights are switched off, the gearstick lights up once again as you go through the gears. Could all of these issues be linked or am i just having lots of bad luck?

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: Martin_1962 on 16 January 2008, 16:52:16

Bad earth?

Blown fuse?

Seems odd those lights

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: chappy on 16 January 2008, 17:07:19

Yes it is strange, i checked the fuses last night and they were all fine. Would the problem with the lights on the gearstick not lighting up when the lights are switched on have anything to do with the gears not engaging into any gear do you think? Are there any relays or sensors in the gearbox that would maybe cause this to happen?

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: Martin_1962 on 16 January 2008, 17:09:44

Can't check just yet but can you make sure dash illumination is turned up

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: chappy on 16 January 2008, 17:38:40

The dash illumination is turned right up and everything lights up as normal on the dash when the lights are switched on except the gearstick lights  :(  And when the lights are switched off, the gearstick lights illuminate once again lol, Its an unusual one.

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 16 January 2008, 17:39:55

Can you let us know your location please? :)

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: chappy on 16 January 2008, 17:48:57

Im in the sunny tropics of Hartlepool in the North East of England. Yes....home of the monkey hangers  ;D

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: Vamps on 16 January 2008, 18:03:03

You frightened them off faster than if you had mentioned Caravan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 :D :D :D

Title: Re: Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Auto gearbox problems (2000)
Post by: chappy on 16 January 2008, 18:07:16

As long as youre not a monkey youll be fine  ;D