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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Immobiliser Question

« on: 21 October 2009, 21:02:15 »

Thanks for the replies,

It's just i'de prefer to have 2 working remote keys so I take
it I would be looking at getting an Auto Electrican to recode
a replacement key if the chip hasn't come loose in the
remote. Also what do I look for in the remote to identify the
chip to see if it's come loose ? is it a push fit or soldered on

Thanks

Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Immobiliser Question

« on: 21 October 2009, 19:44:21 »

Evening All,

I have been looking at buying an omega estate (I nearly
bought one yesterday except for 'issues' with the seller
regarding 'unknown' faults) that he must of known about.

Anyway, I have been to look at a 1998 3.0 Elite today which
i'm interested in but it has a rather odd 'fault' and I was
hoping someone might be able to point me in the right
direction as to the cause / possible fixes / costs.

The car has 3 keys, 2 of which have the buttons for the
Remote C/L, now one does not work via the buttons
(battery ??) but does start the car and the one which does
operate the Remote C/L will not start the car, you simply
get the 'engine' light flashing when you insert the key
which I take means the immobiliser is not recognising the
fob

, which is strange as it works the Central Locking.

Any advice greatfully accepted.

Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 Elite Starting Fan Noise ?

« on: 21 October 2009, 20:57:13 »

Thanks for the replies,

Do all the Omega's have the SAI pump ?, it's just as I said
the other engine sizes i've seen don't make this noise ?

Thanks

Omega General Help / 3.0 Elite Starting Fan Noise ?

« on: 21 October 2009, 19:53:18 »

Evening All,

I have been looking at buying an omega estate (I nearly
bought one yesterday except for 'issues' with the seller
regarding 'unknown' faults) that he must of known about.

Anyway, I have been to look at a 1998 3.0 Elite today which
i'm interested in but it has a couple of points I would
appreciate any advice on. I've posted the first in the
electics section but the other concerns an engine fan ?

Anyway, when you start the car from hot or cold you get a
loudish noise coming from the front N/S wing of the car, the
seller says its a fan coming on and it cuts out after approx
20 seconds but to be honest this is the first 3.0 i've looked
at but all the 2.5 & 2.6 I have looked at didn't make a noise
on startup. Does anyone know if the 3.0 has an 'extra' fan
and if so should it be noisy

Thanks for any advice.

Omega General Help / Re: Std Fit Alarm Help Please

« on: 20 October 2009, 11:58:17 »

Hi,

Thanks for the advice,

Well after all that when the guy brought the car over and I
had a full check through a number of faults showed up which
he was 'unaware' off ?? :-?, including the alarm sounder not
working, driver's door lock intermittantly working with KEY !!
and tracking being off. So I decided not to buy in the end

Anyway back to the drawing board....

Omega General Help / Std Fit Alarm Help Please

« on: 18 October 2009, 23:59:19 »

Hi All,

well i've finally taken the plunge and bought a 2001 2.6 CDX Estate which i'm picking up tomorrow
but i'de appreciate any help you can give on the standard alarm/immobiliser that is fitted.

I have been on a couple of websites to get an insurance quote and one seems to say the unit
is THATCHAM cat 1 approved but the other does not ? so as I don't want to invalidate my insurance
does anyone know whether it is approved or not ? especially as it's alot cheaper with the Thatcham
alarm selected.

Thanks for any advice

Omega General Help / 2001 Omega Estate Help Please

« on: 08 August 2009, 19:34:42 »

Hi all,

i've just come across this site via a link from Honest John's
website and I would appreciate any advice you can provide.

I am currently looking for an automatic Omega estate to use
in my business and have come across one as a 'trade' sale
local to me, unfortunately it appears to have no manuals and
only 1 key and I am wondering if someone could kindly tell
me if/how I can do the following things.

1. The radio currently works but if the battery is disconnected
I wouldn't have the code so is it possible to deactivate
the code function prior to removing the battery and
without the code ?
2. Is it possible to recode a new key to the car without
going through vauxhall if you don't have the keycard. I
currently drive a Ford Mondeo and in the manual it
descibes how you can add keys yourself ?
3. Can anyone suggest things I should watch out for when
looking around the car.

Thanks