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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: D on 10 December 2011, 13:28:34
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Just picked up a late facelift 3.2 Elite as it was too good to pass. It seems to be in really good nick and has a low mileage and yearly dealership servicing. However I could not get the dealer to remove the powersounder for me and I really dont want a potential fire source to be sitting within my car. I wondered if someone could give me a hand with removing the powersounder (dont have the necessary tools and am not great with electrical manipulation) and also get a tech 2 to check for any codes/problems. I am based around Bromley/SE London and am not sure who is closest to me with a tech 2?
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Fair trek to mine :(
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It really isnt difficult....is it?
Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?
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only takes 5mins,and some very basic tools and a bit of common sense :y
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It really isnt difficult....is it?
Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?
you forgot the 8 fasteners ;D
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and the wipers
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Nah dont bother with that, just lift the scuttle up. Although it does help having been in there before and knowing where stuff is... Which the op wont.
Does tech 2 need to talk to it?
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i didnt need tech2 just a large hammer lol :D
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Nah dont bother with that, just lift the scuttle up. Although it does help having been in there before and knowing where stuff is... Which the op wont.
Does tech 2 need to talk to it?
No, but remember to turn ign on and off just before disconnecting
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I am J4 M3
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It really isnt difficult....is it?
Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?
Sounds easy if you have the right tools which I dont. I'm better at fixing people than cars.
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It really isnt difficult....is it?
Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?
Sounds easy if you have the right tools which I dont. I'm better at fixing people than cars.
It is, really. have you read the guide?
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Give it a go D, if you really get stuck, Im supposed to in Purley Way next Thursday morning, could pass Bromley on the way back and lend a hand if your around in the afternoon.
Have tools, but no Tech 2, but you could do a Pedal Test first and see if any codes are up.
Chris.
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I removed one from a members car today. 1x torx bit (cant remember size) to undo the o/s corner of scuttle panel and a 10mm socket to undo the nut which holds the sounder to the bracket. Then unplug it and idiot the tinkery out of it wivanammer. :y
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im up the road from you in mottingham ive got next week off work and could help you
ive never done one but looks easy enough ive not got a tech 2 but as previously mentioned try the pedal trick
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It really isnt difficult....is it?
Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?
Sounds easy if you have the right tools which I dont. I'm better at fixing people than cars.
well you need to tool up if your keeping your omega lomg term, there will be jobs to do. Oooh yes!
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Tools and me dont mix. Mainly due to a lack of time due to my job which means I dont get to concentrate on the maintanence of my cars. At least not the mechanical bits.
But you are right, I will give it a try. Any suggestions for a tool kit that would have all of the above and a few more that I may need in the future?
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173083_langId_-1_categoryId_255215
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I've removed them on each of our 4 Omegas, I'll happy do it for you, but I'm on the other side of London near Osterley.....
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Thanks Tunnie, its very kind of you. I will give it a go and if I dont get anywhere then drop you a PM.
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173083_langId_-1_categoryId_255215
Halfrauds? Are they good? Price isnt really an issue.
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173083_langId_-1_categoryId_255215
Halfrauds? Are they good? Price isnt really an issue.
good enough, generally. Several members on here have that set. It has its minor flaws, like no adaptores, catches coming loose, and the spring in the bit to quarter inch adaptor coming free. But it is guaranteed for life, so take it back if any issues.
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Halfords tools are reasonable quality and reasonably priced. Quite good for someone who maintains their own car etc. wouldnt be up to constant workshop use but good enough for us hobbyists. :y
Removing powersounder is slightly awkward but takes a maximum of 10 minutes. ;)
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Halfords Pro and Halfords Advanced is virtually as good as anything else out there. At £99, thats an ideal set for Omegas. As chrisgixer says, needs some adapters (about a fiver). Dont loose the receipt - they usually ask for it when you
abuse break something.
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Worth noting that ratchets,swivels etc are not covered by the lifetime gaurantee,only the sockets themselves are covered. Still superb value though.Mine has been worth its weight in gold to me.
Only tools needed to remove the power sounder though are the coreect size torx bit and a 10mm socket/spanner/ or even a pair of mole grips or pliers to undo the single nut.
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Interesting Albs, as was only yesterday took my baby 1/4 ratchet back to my local Shop as the sockets keep falling off, they swoped the ratchet there and then, didn;t even ask for the receipt either, guessing it depends on the nut behind the till.
;)
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Had the same with my 3/8 ratchet. Manager at colchester said ratchets and other moving parts only have one year warranty. :-\
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Thanks chaps. Will buy a set and have a go at removing the powersounder. Thanks for all the advice.