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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: central locking

« on: 04 July 2009, 10:13:44 »

there is a guide on here for replacing the drivers side one, probably the same for passenger (?) I'm not brave enough to try it on mine though so will have to go to VX for my lazy drivers door lock!

Door Card Removal - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152953579/0#0
Door Lock Replacement - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1175610013/0#0
(both facelift guides)

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Bose CCR2006 - How to tell?!

« on: 09 January 2008, 14:18:25 »

When we reprogram the Head units, the software that we enter includes the BOSE message automatically and shows on the vehicle display from the radio.

Never had to program a vehicle display to say BOSE . . . . . ?

My best guess is that the radio has been swapped, and not the display as the output protocol is the same for Bose and Non Bose CCR2006 units.

The low Bose outputs are still just about enough to power a full set of 4 Ohm speakers, just don`t expect to wake the neighbours doing it.

interesting. the sound is very loud in the car when turned up, and sounds very good, though I'm by no means an expert...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Bose CCR2006 - How to tell?!

« on: 09 January 2008, 13:15:23 »

Yes that's confusing. I can't tell if the display is original or has been changed, but it seems odd to me that the display would show the BOSE message by itself linked to a non-BOSE head unit. Seems more likely the display would get/not get that message from the head unit at startup, but there you go.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Bose CCR2006 - How to tell?!

« on: 09 January 2008, 13:06:58 »

Thanks for all this. I can confirm that the head unit has definitely been changed as the 4 digit code in the audio handbook (that VX confirmed should be the correct one) did not work. I then had the head unit removed and the code 'found' by a local audio tech and it was completely different from the one in the handbook.

So, looks like I maybe have a BOSE configured headunit in a (2000) CDX that has no BOSE additional equipment (sub/amp)? I will double check for wiring loom to make sure when I get 10 mins.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Bose CCR2006 - How to tell?!

« on: 09 January 2008, 11:07:35 »

The sub will be located to the left side of the boot, under the lid where there should be the first aid kit. The amp is on right hand side, behind the other lid where you can acces the fuel flap. Also, one item is added: there are some sort of trays on each side of boot on top of the wheel housings... Will take some pictures if I remember...

thanks, that would be great. I know the left hand side (sub) was empty, I'll go check the right for an amp...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Bose CCR2006 - How to tell?!

« on: 09 January 2008, 10:46:06 »

Yeah, I may well have the Amp, I'm just not sure where it supposed to be. The bit I thought I was missing looks like it's the sub which I'm not as concerned about as everything will still work without it.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Bose CCR2006 - How to tell?!

« on: 09 January 2008, 10:01:21 »

Speed dependant volume is standard on the CCR 2006. It doesn't have to be a Bose system to do this.

ahh ok that's one thing cleared up then. I also now see the bit in the back of the estate on ebay is the sub, not the amp, so maybe I just don't have the sub?

Can't help with the specifics of the Bose system. Is there any sign of bass speakers anywhere in the back, or have you just got the 4 door speakers?

Kevin

haven't seen, but then haven't really looked. will have a poke round the back when I get in it later.

Thanks

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Bose CCR2006 - How to tell?!

« on: 09 January 2008, 09:40:33 »

Hi,

I bought a 2.5 CDX estate recently. Having finally got the radio code (no code supplied!) I have setup the radio etc. and all works fine.

I'm slightly confused though. When starting the car the radio section of the display briefly shows 'BOSE System' (or maybe 'BOSE Sound') can't remember now but definitely the word BOSE. Add to this that I'm pretty sure the sound gets louder on the motorway which I believe is a characteristic of the BOSE system. The thing is I have also read there is an amp with the BOSE system, but I can't find it! I've seen a picture on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140197060422&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123) of an estate with the BOSE sound system and the amp looks to be in the passenger side cubby hole in the boot - but mine is definitely empty. Is it hidden somewhere else?  :-?

Thanks

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: central locking

« on: 20 January 2009, 22:19:24 »

did anyone go to VX with this? i have this problem too but think i'm past wd40 so wondered if anyone had had parts replaced by vx and had an idea of costs...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Parking Door mirrors

« on: 11 May 2008, 13:45:05 »

Anyone had this fitted as an option from Vx? I'd be interested to know how much it costs...

Pretty certain it was never offered as an option to Vauxhalls.

I've never seen a UK one with it, but it's shown in my owners manual as one of those '*where fitted' options.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Parking Door mirrors

« on: 09 May 2008, 19:28:18 »

Anyone had this fitted as an option from Vx? I'd be interested to know how much it costs...

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Question for anyone with an aftermarket head unit.

« on: 24 February 2008, 23:20:02 »

The Time/Date on other Vauxhalls is easily sorted, but never looked at the omega to see if it is the same, but would imagine so.

On the ISO block to the radio, the electric aerial output has two wires joined together - (seem to recall Grey with a stripe?) One of them will power the elctric aerial amplifier and the other one changes from Date to radio display when switched on.

If the correct wire out of the two is cut, the display will constantly show time and date. if the wrong one is cut, you lose your reception.

As far as the Clarion steering remotes go, they are readily available from me for £34.99 providing your clarion has the 3.5mm jack plug style of steering control input.  

Thanks Dave

Will give the wire cutting a go  

So the steering controls look fine (Clarion spec sheet says it supports them) but no way for this model to do anything better with the display?

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Question for anyone with an aftermarket head unit.

« on: 24 February 2008, 18:48:30 »

What head unit have you fitted as you can get wiring of ebay for about £20 that will connect your new one to the display and steering wheel controls if you have them.
Depends on the make though.

it's a Clarion VRX578RUSB - I would be very interested in getting the display and steering controls to work if possible?

I've yet to see the date appear in any state, though I haven't put a DVD in yet so will try and see if that makes it appear.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Question for anyone with an aftermarket head unit.

« on: 24 February 2008, 18:06:53 »

When the factory fit radio was turned off the display changed from radio/CD info to the date. I assumed when changing the head unit to an after market one that the display would permantly show the date, but it doesn't - the whole middle line of the display is just blank.

Is this normal, is there anyway to get it to show the date? I wondered if maybe the installer had simply disconnected the radio without switching it off first to trigger the date display? or does the date display require an 'off' signal from the VX radio?

Thanks
Rob

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Fog Lights

« on: 18 January 2008, 23:03:09 »

sorry, I was asking if the actual switches were backlit - i.e. light up in the dark, not the visual confirmations on the dash which work fine.

it is definitely facelift.

Ahhhh....post highjack!

Yes they aer backlit but its by two LEDS in parralel with a single series resistor and if one fails the other follows soon after.....

So I suspect you will find two knackered LEDS in the switch.

guilty, sorry! are they replaceable without a degree in electronics?