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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: jim351 on 06 October 2009, 20:58:28
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Hi all, i have a problem with my Elite, i havent had a chance to look at it yet but i went to get something out of my car this morning and pressed the button on the key and nothing! so i got the spare key out thinking the battery might have gone, but that was the same...i then tried the key in the lock but its dead locked so no joy, i parked the car up at the weekend and nothing seamed amiss, so has anyone had this happen to them? if so how did you get in? would laying under the car and putting 12v to the starter to put power into the system work? please help!!
jim
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You can unlock via key still, even though deadlocked. If batt falt or motor failed, it will be VERY stiff, but it should still unlock.
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If it is an estate then the key should work in the tailgate. Ours does.
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i did try the key in the lock and the button jumped up a little but didnt open....
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can u open the boot with the key and climb in the back to the bonnet release, i had to do that on a mustang. :y
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You can unlock via key still, even though deadlocked. If batt falt or motor failed, it will be VERY stiff, but it should still unlock.
It certainly could be if mine was anything to go by, but as TB states it will open but the buttons may not come up! :o :o ;)
Yes, apparently you can input a power supply via the starter motor terminals if required ;) ;)
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i did try the key in the lock and the button jumped up a little but didnt open....
Need to try a little hard. As said, will be VERY stiff if batt flat or motor failed
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can u open the boot with the key and climb in the back to the bonnet release, i had to do that on a mustang. :y
cant do that mine is a facelift with no boot lock!! only one on drivers side...
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...... would laying under the car and putting 12v to the starter to put power into the system work? please help!!
jim
Yes! But Jamie's method should work .... in theory ;). Having said that I couldn't get into my deadlocked car and no amount of forcing the key would open it. I had the option of a boot lock, but you don't with a facelift. :y :y
I'd crawl under the car. ;) ;) ;)
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is yours the magna locks, magnatic locking, if so you will have to get AA OR RAC out as it needs a strong magnat to open the door with the key Ive heard of them dead locking b4 on them locks :y
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is yours the magna locks, magnatic locking, if so you will have to get AA OR RAC out as it needs a strong magnat to open the door with the key Ive heard of them dead locking b4 on them locks :y
How would i find out if i have those locks?
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i did try the key in the lock and the button jumped up a little but didnt open....
Do'nt be fooled, as I said the button may very well NOT jump up, but the door could well be unlocked!!!!!!!!! ;) ;)
I broke a key by not knowing that!! :'( :'( :'( :'(
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As already stated. Key in lock turn to unlock, when resistance is felt, turn through it. It`ll take some force and the doorpin won`t pop up but the door will unlock
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well when you say it moves abit but not enough to open the door with the key, it can mean that it is that type, allso, the key will be magnetised, the car lock is magnetised the same amount, when you put key in the door it is classed as emergency unlock but if the key has become un magnetised it will not let you open the door :y main reason the key de-magnetied is leving them near to tv's or on top of the fridge. :y
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well when you say it moves abit but not enough to open the door with the key, it can mean that it is that type, allso, the key will be magnetised, the car lock is magnetised the same amount, when you put key in the door it is classed as emergency unlock but if the key has become un magnetised it will not let you open the door :y main reason the key de-magnetied is leving them near to tv's or on top of the fridge. :y
Never heard of any of that before :-/ :-/
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well when you say it moves abit but not enough to open the door with the key, it can mean that it is that type, allso, the key will be magnetised, the car lock is magnetised the same amount, when you put key in the door it is classed as emergency unlock but if the key has become un magnetised it will not let you open the door :y main reason the key de-magnetied is leving them near to tv's or on top of the fridge. :y
sounds a load of bull to me ... just checked all keys .. no sign of magnetism on one of them .. and they all mechanically open the doors .. as a routine this is done on the 1st of every month as a "maintenance" procedure ... at the same time the lock gets a tiny squirt of "Ambersil" :)
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HOORAY!!!! just tried it again and the door opened with the key in the lock! thanks for all your help will have to jump it in the morning and fine out why the battery has gone flat! thanks again all....
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well when you say it moves abit but not enough to open the door with the key, it can mean that it is that type, allso, the key will be magnetised, the car lock is magnetised the same amount, when you put key in the door it is classed as emergency unlock but if the key has become un magnetised it will not let you open the door :y main reason the key de-magnetied is leving them near to tv's or on top of the fridge. :y
Never heard of any of that before :-/ :-/
it is the only fault with them, I had it on a work car get lower insurance having dead locks, Had to get RAC out to let me in 1 night when was a way up north battery had sorted out. and thats what he told me. :y
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well when you say it moves abit but not enough to open the door with the key, it can mean that it is that type, allso, the key will be magnetised, the car lock is magnetised the same amount, when you put key in the door it is classed as emergency unlock but if the key has become un magnetised it will not let you open the door :y main reason the key de-magnetied is leving them near to tv's or on top of the fridge. :y
Omegas aren't like that. Be surprised if any car was, be far to easy for crooks to unlock
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well when you say it moves abit but not enough to open the door with the key, it can mean that it is that type, allso, the key will be magnetised, the car lock is magnetised the same amount, when you put key in the door it is classed as emergency unlock but if the key has become un magnetised it will not let you open the door :y main reason the key de-magnetied is leving them near to tv's or on top of the fridge. :y
Never heard of any of that before :-/ :-/
it is the only fault with them, I had it on a work car get lower insurance having dead locks, Had to get RAC out to let me in 1 night when was a way up north battery had sorted out. and thats what he told me. :y
Methinks he has had a good laugh at your expense .. ... :(
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HOORAY!!!! just tried it again and the door opened with the key in the lock! thanks for all your help will have to jump it in the morning and fine out why the battery has gone flat! thanks again all....
:y :y :y
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well when you say it moves abit but not enough to open the door with the key, it can mean that it is that type, allso, the key will be magnetised, the car lock is magnetised the same amount, when you put key in the door it is classed as emergency unlock but if the key has become un magnetised it will not let you open the door :y main reason the key de-magnetied is leving them near to tv's or on top of the fridge. :y
Omegas aren't like that. Be surprised if any car was, be far to easy for crooks to unlock
you can have the fitted.
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Hi
Easiest way is to get underneath and put 12V on the starter solenoid. Make sure you get the right terminal or the engine will turn over.
Alan
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well when you say it moves abit but not enough to open the door with the key, it can mean that it is that type, allso, the key will be magnetised, the car lock is magnetised the same amount, when you put key in the door it is classed as emergency unlock but if the key has become un magnetised it will not let you open the door :y main reason the key de-magnetied is leving them near to tv's or on top of the fridge. :y
Omegas aren't like that. Be surprised if any car was, be far to easy for crooks to unlock
you can have the fitted.
Maybe so, but can't see anyone bothering, seeing as the Omega has a decent deadlock anyway
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I locked my keys in the boot so managed to take out the rear quarter light and get in without breaking it or causing any damage. I was well pleased with myself!