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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: bodging a wiper stalk

« on: 18 December 2008, 16:12:46 »

You will need a circuit diagram to identify the pin in the wiper main connector that needs to be removed, then the variable resistor is wired in series with it.

I have not yet changed the relay so have a slightly limited range of delay timing.

I've just carried out this mod on my cdx, thanks to all for the pics.

Having changed the stalk, could somebody please clarify the details of the relay that's mentioned above and exactly what effect changing it would have on the intermittent timings?  

Very many thanks.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: fitting a after market head unit

« on: 16 February 2009, 20:01:13 »

Had the same issue with my JVC, 3 pre outs, numerous other cables, harness adaptor for steering wheel controls etc,

JVC cage was too big, had to reuse  the original (after some modification).

Could not get it past the last half inch (as the actress said to the bishop)

Tucked as much cable as possible on left hand side in space behind hazard switch and layed the rest down as flat as poss. After numerous attempts I got there (after like you thinking I couldn't).

Just to prove it can be done!!

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh369/woodfull/IMGP0772.jpg

V6CDBoy had exactly the same issues here: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1232211860/30   but got there in the end. So unless your iso connector is physically  hitting the back of the recess, with perserverence and resisting the urge to take your hammer to it, I reckon you'll get there.

Good luck

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: ccr 2006

« on: 07 February 2009, 11:11:58 »

Does anyone know were i can get the cd cartridge for this system in my 2001 elite cheers oh yes and obviously ignoring main dealer.

Don't know whether this has gone but PM him you might get lucky.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1221228303
Was only back in Dec.

Mick

Sorry guys, it's gone, didn't have to wait long

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: In car freeview

« on: 02 February 2009, 22:59:53 »

There is ofcourse an option.....

Laptop...data dongle....then use one of the free too view sites and watch freeview.

Wouldn't want to try and source a fascia adaptor for a laptop  

Seriously though ...do you spend enough time static in the car to justify purchasing one??

I have a dvd fitted, raises very obvious issues if attempting to watch a film/concert whilst driving.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 05 February 2009, 18:37:18 »

Perserverence and patience

Good luck

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 05 February 2009, 18:23:28 »

PS

Tidy job yours  

   

took about six attempts to get the excess cable to sit right behind the HU before it would push back far enough.

Managed to tuck most of the spare cable, harness adaptor connectors and patch lead interface connector up behind the hazard switch etc on the left hand side, also making sure that the Vx harness, which came in from the right was tucked in behind the cable guide at the back of the aperture.

If the Vx iso connector is physically contacting at the back of the aperture due to the depth of the HU, not sure what can be done about that  

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 05 February 2009, 16:22:09 »

It can be done:




I have a few questions:

1. Have you used the existing cage or the one that came with the new HU?
2. Have you used a harness adaptor or spliced the Vx cables.?
3. Do you think it might be the iso connector being crushed against the bulkhead at the back of the HU?

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 04 February 2009, 23:18:59 »

Still not happy,

I fitted the Double din H/U and works realy well. Only probablem I'm having is fitting the unit tidely.

Main problem is lack of room behind the H/U due to ISO lead.

Has anyone managed to overcome this and if so how?

 

So I'm assuming you can't push the HU in far enough??

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 21 January 2009, 21:46:04 »

No worries

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 21 January 2009, 21:39:32 »

Fair enough I'll take out the fuses and hope for the best??

 [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Offers still there if you need it

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 21 January 2009, 21:22:23 »

TBH, you could probably mostly not connect top block - all power comes in on bottom block, speakers on middle block

That's what I found

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 21 January 2009, 20:31:50 »

Have today replaced mine with a double din JVC HU.

If you want to retain steering wheel control functionality the new HU will need the facility, not all have it, and you'll need one of these:

http://ice.dndservices.co.uk/shop_show_item.php/IID/344

You'll also need a patch lead to match the make of HU you are fitting,
PC99-JVC, PC99-SON, PC99-ALP and so on. The above link to Dave dnd's webpage explains it all.

I did indeed have to swap over the red and yellow wires as mentioned above, the harness adaptor has that facility so it's dead easy.

On the down side you do end up with an awful lot of cable to stow, especially if you go double din, achieved it ......just!!

Single din and fascia adaptor should will give you more room  

As mentioned above, with the use of the the aforementioned adaptors, electrically it really is dead easy, dependant on which model you propose to fit. Mind you having been an aircraft electrician for nigh on 30 years now, I suppose I would say that

I've just noticed where you are, I work in Dorset, so there could be the offer of some assistance if you need it and it's not too far

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: C D Player

« on: 17 January 2009, 18:53:37 »

Have today replaced mine with a double din JVC HU.

If you want to retain steering wheel control functionality the new HU will need the facility, not all have it, and you'll need one of these:

http://ice.dndservices.co.uk/shop_show_item.php/IID/344

You'll also need a patch lead to match the make of HU you are fitting,
PC99-JVC, PC99-SON, PC99-ALP and so on. The above link to Dave dnd's webpage explains it all.

I did indeed have to swap over the red and yellow wires as mentioned above, the harness adaptor has that facility so it's dead easy.

On the down side you do end up with an awful lot of cable to stow, especially if you go double din, achieved it ......just!!

Single din and fascia adaptor should will give you more room  

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Radio display???

« on: 04 February 2009, 23:33:56 »

£35!!! Well if thats the only option guess i`ll have to bite the bullet.... or be happy to reach over to change the muzac.!!

If you want to retain steering wheel control functionality your Kenwood will need the facility,  and you'll need one of these:

http://ice.dndservices.co.uk/shop_show_item.php/IID/344

You'll also need a patch lead to match the Kenwood you are fitting,
PC99-KEN, The above link to Dave dnd's webpage explains it all.

Worth shopping around, prices do vary.

Not sure about display though!!

When I fitted my JVC, lost HU interface with MID, no biggy for me, and date was present with HU power off, disappears wth HU power on, although I believe this can be reprogrammed to remain constant.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Intermittent wiper delay

« on: 03 February 2009, 20:16:50 »

The relays are different part numbers between the non variable and the variable stalks.

After adding the variable resistor to my 2.6 its range of timing is much less then our 2.5 which was built with variable.

When I remember I need to try a spare, older type relay. Not yet looked to see if they are pin compatible but I don't anticipate a problem.

So it would seem that it is a function of the relay

As Nick A says, need the details of that relay if poss