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« on: 23 August 2014, 23:05:56 »
Hi everyone. I've been on these forums before but can't remember my old login.
I suddenly had a problem today (2.2 DTi Omega Saloon 2001, 193,000 miles) which I hope someone can shed some light on before I take it to a garage.
While driving today, I noticed the left indicator stalk started making a constant buzz noise when it is pushed down (in order to indicate) and the indicator light does not flash front or rear.
Later in the day, my speedo started jumping around (and continues to do so) and my fuel gauge registers completely empty (although with no warning light). These were both working fine while the indicator was making noises, so they didn't all happen at once.
Furthermore, there is no longer any Range displayed on the LCD screen. Instead it says "F miles".
Having had no problem previously, I am assuming a fuse or earth problem but I'm not a mechanic so it's difficult to know where to start. I've just spent an hour googling but every speedo problem seems to accompany an ABS and TC light on, and mine are not on. I have not managed to check the fuses yet as only just got back in.
One possible clue was I bought a sat nav and used it this morning - could there be a short behind the cigarette lighter socket that would cause these symptoms?
Any things to check (in layman's language) would be GREATLY appreciated as I really don't need a big garage bill at the moment.
Many thanks,
Graham
