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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Hannah Judes Dad on 27 October 2009, 17:29:10

Title: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 27 October 2009, 17:29:10

Hi there all,as you have probably realised I am a newbie that needs help.My car says coolant level on the display but after checking it there is plenty in the header tank before and during use.The temp gauge rises when stationary to the point that the fans cut in at about 100 degrees C.What do you suggest needs doing? Second problem when slowing down if it requires heav braking the steering does not correlate to what is happening on the road and the car may try to change direction instead of slowing in a straight line any cures for that one as well? Thanks for your patience guys and girls

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: Welung666 on 27 October 2009, 17:35:23

Welcome aboard idiot matey ;) :y

Coolant level warning will be the sensor in the coolant bottle, either try and get one from a breaker/scrapyard or they are about £30 new from VX with the trade club card.

Fans kick in at about the right point to me.

Is it a strong pull when you brake hard? Check front tyres for edge wear. Most likely steering idler/wishbones. I'd recommend a trip to WIM (wheels in motion) for a full allignment afterwards though

HTH :y

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: omegadti on 27 October 2009, 17:35:56

sensor in header tank is playing up - I have the same problem - I replaced the tank with one from a fellow OOFer and it lasted 6 weeks before the error message came up again - try cleaning the taknk out with caustic soda (off the car and wearing rubber glaves!!!!!!)

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 27 October 2009, 17:38:16

I've got a whole spare car sat on my drive so i will rob the sensor off that one for a start.The stering change makes it feel like you are braking on ice for a while if that helps.Thanks once again

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 27 October 2009, 17:38:49

Multiple problems seem to be a fact of life in Omega land ,,, :D

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: Andy B on 27 October 2009, 17:46:42

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I've got a whole spare car sat on my drive so i will rob the sensor off that one for a start. ......

It's integral to the header tank.  ;)

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 27 October 2009, 17:51:50

Thanks guys for the help.I liked the comment of multiple problems are common on omega,glad to see some people have still got a sense of humour.

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: Welung666 on 27 October 2009, 18:41:08

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Thanks guys for the help.I liked the comment of multiple problems are common on omega,glad to see some people have still got a sense of humour.

We all (well nearly all) do  :D You don't have to be mad to come on here but it certainly helps ;D ;D

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: The Red Baron on 27 October 2009, 19:38:40

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Thanks guys for the help.I liked the comment of multiple problems are common on omega,glad to see some people have still got a sense of humour.

We all (well nearly all) do  :D You don't have to be mad to come on here but it certainly helps ;D ;D

i second that :D :y

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 27 October 2009, 19:53:00

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Thanks guys for the help.I liked the comment of multiple problems are common on omega,glad to see some people have still got a sense of humour.

Take a look ay my posting about National Tyres and you will why I've prsonally had a Victor Meldrew week !

Being a bit mad here is definately an advantage  :y

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: KillerWatt on 27 October 2009, 19:54:22

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Multiple problems seem to be a fact of life in Omega land ,,, :D

That's why I took the chance to get rid of our's when we did.

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: MickAP on 27 October 2009, 21:22:55

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Multiple problems seem to be a fact of life in Omega land ,,, :D

Go on any motor forum, any make, they all have their problems that want fixing. Even BMW and reliable Jap models. :y ;D

Mick

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 27 October 2009, 22:57:34

I agree, same applies to any car that is now into the autumn of its years .....

I'm not complaining BTW.

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: cruisetopoland on 27 October 2009, 23:26:29

autumn...is that why it's going brown?

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: hutchyp on 29 October 2009, 01:13:30

Mick's right.
I have a brother-in-law with a 3-Series BMW and an S-Class merc. They both spend more time off the road than on - either with faults being repaired under warranty, or factory recalls.
Who says you get what you pay for!!!  ::)

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: cruisetopoland on 29 October 2009, 07:29:49

True.

See www.carsurvey.org   :y

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: geoff on 29 October 2009, 08:01:26

have same problem did not replace sensor just unplugged it and bridged it across with piece of wire error message off bobs your uncle,don't see the need for it did not have it on my 2 litre so done away wiht it  :y :y :yand braking can be number of things wishbone,track rod ends,steering idler,or even brake disc warpped or faulty or nacked brake caliper :y :y

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: Andy H on 29 October 2009, 08:35:55

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True.

See www.carsurvey.org   :y

The link does work if you lose the trailing space http://www.carsurvey.org/

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: largespeakers on 29 October 2009, 08:45:41

First advice must be stop driving the car untill the breaking problem is sorted out it sounds like a dissaster waiting to happen as well as illigal.

Title: Re: Multiple problems or am I an idiot?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 02 November 2009, 12:24:49

Thanks for the advice guys,I've finally had a chance to look at the car and ruled out discs,pads and wheel bearings.The wishbone on the drivers side looks a bit suspect so it might do with being replaced.While I am at it is t worth doing the other side?