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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: immy on 12 August 2009, 09:29:27

Title: Omega starting issue
Post by: immy on 12 August 2009, 09:29:27
Can someone advise me on the issue described below?

When starting up my vauxhall omega in the morning it doesnt sound right, its really loud and there seems to be a inconsistency where it feels like the engine will cut out, once its warmed up its fine, although the performance doesnt seem to be great.  The noise seems to be like a tinkering noise from the engine somewhere but disappears once its warmed up?

I had the EML on a while ago and brough a lamda sensor from the vauxhall dealer, the EML light no longer appears im not sure if that was related to the current issue.
Title: Re: Omega starting issue
Post by: Welung666 on 12 August 2009, 09:32:58
You could do with getting the codes read and cleared to be sure but I'll bet it's connected to the MAF. The 2.2 I have coughs and splutters until it's warm and the MAF is the only thing I haven't changed ;D
Title: Re: Omega starting issue
Post by: immy on 12 August 2009, 10:08:48
Thanks for your prompt reply

Does the code need clearing down because i dont have the EML on at the moment? 

I will also have a go at replacing the MAF and will let you know how i get on, do you know where i can get a genuine part without the the cost of an arm and a leg from vauxhall dealership? :)

Thanks,
immy
Title: Re: Omega starting issue
Post by: Welung666 on 12 August 2009, 10:14:04
Clearing the codes will just make future diagnosis easier, as it will still hold the old codes for a while so a clear and re-read will only show current codes.

Try eGay for a replacement MAF, there's a few suppliers on there. They cost around £30 plus P&P :y

Where abouts are you?
Title: Re: Omega starting issue
Post by: immy on 12 August 2009, 11:02:18
Im in sheffield.  Will take a look at eGay
Title: Re: Omega starting issue
Post by: Welung666 on 12 August 2009, 12:04:04
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Im in sheffield.  Will take a look at eGay

Bit far for me or I'd have cleared and read your codes for you :(