Omega Owners Forum
Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: ScifiGuru on 21 October 2009, 19:44:21
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Evening All,
I have been looking at buying an omega estate (I nearly
bought one yesterday except for 'issues' with the seller
regarding 'unknown' faults) that he must of known about.
Anyway, I have been to look at a 1998 3.0 Elite today which
i'm interested in but it has a rather odd 'fault' and I was
hoping someone might be able to point me in the right
direction as to the cause / possible fixes / costs.
The car has 3 keys, 2 of which have the buttons for the
Remote C/L, now one does not work via the buttons
(battery ??) but does start the car and the one which does
operate the Remote C/L will not start the car, you simply
get the 'engine' light flashing when you insert the key
which I take means the immobiliser is not recognising the
fob ???, which is strange as it works the Central Locking.
Any advice greatfully accepted.
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The key where the buttons don`t work.......probably needs the micro switches renewed inside (Martin Imber on here does repairs) :y The key that doesn`t start the car might well have the transponder chip missing or it may have become dislodged :y
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Take the key that works, remove the remote part that doesn't and fit the remote that does = 1 working key ;) :y
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Take the key that works, remove the remote part that doesn't and fit the remote that does = 1 working key ;) :y
Dohhhhhhhh why didn`t I think of that Lee :-[ :-[
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Take the key that works, remove the remote part that doesn't and fit the remote that does = 1 working key ;) :y
Dohhhhhhhh why didn`t I think of that Lee :-[ :-[
;D ;D ;D ;) I only thought of it because I haven't opened my first can yet ;D
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Thanks for the replies,
It's just i'de prefer to have 2 working remote keys so I take
it I would be looking at getting an Auto Electrican to recode
a replacement key if the chip hasn't come loose in the
remote. Also what do I look for in the remote to identify the
chip to see if it's come loose ? is it a push fit or soldered on
Thanks
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The remote, if it's not the battery, probably needs the micro switches repairing/replacing. Have a look for Martin Imber on here, he does a great job reconditioning them.
As for the key, check the transponder is still in it (small black chip thing inside the horseshoe shaped part). If not then you need a new one and a Tech2 session but you'll need the car pass to be able to have it coded in :y
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If you are near Brackley, Nottingham, just north of Edinburgh or near Alton (Hants), we have key programming equipment - http://theboy.omegaowners.com - meaning cheap 2nd hand keys off egay