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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / cd changer - can't enter code

« on: 18 July 2009, 17:38:56 »

I recently had some work done to repair the ABS ecu and the battery was disconnected.

Afterwards I entered the radio code without any problem, but when I try to switch to the cd player, the cd and track number flash up, then CD SAFE, then it then cycles between the two displays. I can hear the track playing, but there is a loud beep about every second.

I get no option to enter the code to unlock it. It was working fine before the battery was disconnected.

Tried disconnecting and reconnecting the CD player, but it makes no difference.

Omega 2.5 CDR (2000) pre facelift

Any suggestions

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Omega General Help / Re: Noisy exhaust

« on: 27 April 2010, 20:54:12 »

Thanks Brett

Are these pipes about 2 inches long and do you know what flows through them. I prefer to know what I am disconnecting so I don't get any surprises.

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Omega General Help / Re: Noisy exhaust

« on: 27 April 2010, 13:49:41 »

Thanks Tunnie

Is it possible for this to stay on after the 30 seconds because if so it would explain why it is quieter when warm and I remove the fuse?

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Omega General Help / Re: Noisy exhaust

« on: 27 April 2010, 13:41:34 »

Thanks for the reply - it is petrol.

I know the actual exhaust does not have a fuse, but from memory there is something that controls the emissions when cold to warm the cats up quicker, so reducing emissions, but makes the exhaust or engine sound loud for a short time until it starts to warm up.

I am sure I have read in another post about removing this fuse to stop this hapenning.

The fuse definately says 50 on it. Climate control not working at present, I think it needs regassing.

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Omega General Help / Re: Noisy exhaust

« on: 27 April 2010, 13:25:06 »

So why does taking out the fuse make it quieter?

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Omega General Help / Noisy exhaust

« on: 27 April 2010, 13:10:20 »

My 2000 2.5 cdx exhaust is very noisy.

I know that when it is cold it tends to be so for a short time, but this makes a very throaty roar that also sound tinny.

Checked by two garages to confirm no blowing.

When I take out the 50amp fuse in the engine fusebox the noise reduces, but still sound a bit loud.

Can someone explain (in simple terms) what this fuse controls in relationship to the exhaust so that I can investigate further.

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Omega General Help / Mini facelift projector headlights poor

« on: 12 February 2010, 00:10:37 »

I have a 1999 mini facelift 2.5 CDX with projector headlights. When I got the car the nearside headlight had a crack in it so I replaced it.

However the headlights do not appear to be bright on either side. Even on full beam they seem to highlight the road about 10 feet in front of the car.

I have had no problems with the mot so presume they are aligned correctly.

Any suggestions appreciated

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Omega General Help / Clearing fault codes

« on: 04 February 2010, 13:48:33 »

I have just replaced the crankshaft sensor based on a code19.


It has not made any difference and so I want to clear the code. Is there any way I can do this or is it a tech2 job?

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Omega General Help / Plug leads and dis pack from Ebay?

« on: 17 January 2010, 09:45:00 »

If I need to replace my plug leads and dis pack for my 1999 2.5 are the ones for sale on Ebay worth buying or is it false economy?

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Omega General Help / Re: Misfire

« on: 16 January 2010, 21:49:23 »

Thanks for the advice.

When I took off the scuttle there were no rubbers on the wiper splines. Are they special or would a suitable sized rubber washer work?

Showing my ignorance, but where and what is the plenum? My other cars are a '79 Spitfire and a '95 Rover 111 - these I understand.

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Omega General Help / Misfire

« on: 16 January 2010, 20:47:20 »

My 1999 2.5 is a moneypit of a car. Various oil leaks resulting in a new cambelt - £1,100, various problems at last MOT including failed ABS unit - £1,000 and so on!

This is definately the most unreliable car I have ever bought. Trouble is I like it when it works.

Now a misfire - my local garage found water in one of the plug wells. They dried it out and car ran ok until it rained again. The misfire came back

I have removed the scuttle as the foam insulation was soaked, causing water to drip onto the plugs.

Think I have sorted out the leak but my garage also said it might also be a lead breaking down.

My question is can anyone offer advice as to the easiest way to replace them as I can only just about see the DIS let alone get to it.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Plug wells filling with water

« on: 30 January 2010, 16:14:44 »

Oops - posted this in the wrong section. Apologies

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General Discussion Area / Plug wells filling with water

« on: 30 January 2010, 16:13:24 »

I keep getting the plug wells filling up with water on the passenger side of my 1999 2.5

Removed the scuttle and the sponge underneath is starting to disintigrate - no longer available from Vx. Despite trying to repair it and then putting sealant around the wipers (as suggested in another post), but I still get water coming through.

My next idea is to put something underneath to try and deflect the water away from the plugs and dis pack.

Any suggestions?