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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Davegoldi on 03 February 2009, 13:56:48

Title: which bulbs
Post by: Davegoldi on 03 February 2009, 13:56:48

Hi all, recently bought an omega 2.6 v6 cd (2003).

I love the car and only have 2 slight problems with it.

Could anyone inform me as to which headlight bulbs I could use to improve my visibility at night, current lights are very very poor.  I have read lots on the forum with regard hids/facelifts versions etc, totally baffled by it all to be honest.  any help would be appreciated.

oh yes 2nd thing was what does the snowflake next to the auto gearbox supposed to represent / do.  I didnt get s manual with the car.

thanks

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Proz on 03 February 2009, 14:02:14

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Hi all, recently bought an omega 2.6 v6 cd (2003).

I love the car and only have 2 slight problems with it.

Could anyone inform me as to which headlight bulbs I could use to improve my visibility at night, current lights are very very poor.  I have read lots on the forum with regard hids/facelifts versions etc, totally baffled by it all to be honest.  any help would be appreciated.

oh yes 2nd thing was what does the snowflake next to the auto gearbox supposed to represent / do.  I didnt get s manual with the car.

thanks

 The "snowflake" as far as im aware puts the car into winter mode to reduce wheel spin etc i think  :y

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Sad on 03 February 2009, 14:03:19

Don't know about the headlights, but the snowflake means the car pulls off in 2nd gear to reduce wheel spin in slippery conditions...

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Davegoldi on 03 February 2009, 14:05:36

thankyou proz and sad.  should it illuminate when in use?

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Proz on 03 February 2009, 14:07:39

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thankyou proz and sad.  should it illuminate when in use?

It will light up when you put your lights on but will be brighter when you actually push the button .

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Sad on 03 February 2009, 14:07:58

I've not used it for a while to be honest, but from memory the actual button lights up when it is enabled, yes...

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: tomoco on 03 February 2009, 14:53:42

Hi Davegoldi.... Bulbs.. I've just put a pair of High power bulbs in my Omega.. Got them from Halfords on a buy one get one free "BOGOF"
They do make the headlights a lot better (90% brighter) and there a straight swap with the originals. Mine were the H1 type of fitting. If your not sure just take one out when you get there.

Mark

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Proz on 03 February 2009, 14:55:47

Ive got the projector type headlights and i use the Osram Nightbreaker bulbs .... they are very good  :y

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 February 2009, 14:56:05

They are indeed H1's.....Osram nightbreakers are recommended and check the lucas terminals to the bulbs are clean and tight.

e.g.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Osram-H1-NightBreaker-Bulbs-Car-Headlight-Lamp-2-Pack_W0QQitemZ270329134629QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item270329134629&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 February 2009, 14:56:38

Ow yes, the snow button starts the car off in 3rd gear to reduce wheel spin.

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Davegoldi on 03 February 2009, 15:05:44

thankyou all very much, you are lifesavers.

 :y     :)

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: tomoco on 03 February 2009, 15:09:57

Had Nightbreakers in my car for a whole year (superb) but somebody on here said they were illegal in this contry so i took them out for the MOT in jan (put the old ones back in just for the test) When i got the car back (passed) i put the Nightbreakers back in and they had both blown, i guess they dont like being disturbed. I needed some sharpish so i went to Halfords.

mark

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Davegoldi on 03 February 2009, 15:12:37

good to know, thanks

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 February 2009, 15:13:08

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Had Nightbreakers in my car for a whole year (superb) but somebody on here said they were illegal in this contry so i took them out for the MOT in jan (put the old ones back in just for the test) When i got the car back (passed) i put the Nightbreakers back in and they had both blown, i guess they dont like being disturbed. I needed some sharpish so i went to Halfords.

mark

They have the correct markings and approvals etc so quite legal....its the higher wattage ones that have a question mark.

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Davegoldi on 03 February 2009, 16:57:46

They have the correct markings and approvals etc so quite legal....its the higher wattage ones that have a question mark.
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so its the 100 watt bulbs which are questionable with regard to legality.
55w h1 osram nightbreakers are the way to go.  you cant beat experience when it comes to advice.  thanks again

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Entwood on 03 February 2009, 19:35:19

A "version" of the owners manual is here ...

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andrew.reynolds983/Manuals/Omega2002Manual.pdf

Even if not for your specific model .. covers most of the basics pretty well

:)

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 February 2009, 19:39:47

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A "version" of the owners manual is here ...

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andrew.reynolds983/Manuals/Omega2002Manual.pdf

Even if not for your specific model .. covers most of the basics pretty well

:)

And here....   :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1232026150

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: chrisl_1960 on 03 February 2009, 20:07:56

do the nighbreaker bulbs replace the dipped or main beam?

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Proz on 03 February 2009, 20:16:44

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do the nighbreaker bulbs replace the dipped or main beam?

I have them in the dip beam  :y

Title: Re: which bulbs
Post by: Davegoldi on 04 February 2009, 08:45:34

thanks for the links Entwood and VXL V6.

Following on from chris_1960's post.  so can you put these bulbs in the main beam too, just curious because if i am gonna be messing under the bonnet i may as well go the whole hog.