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General Car Chat / Warnings after Ignition Locxk change

« on: 03 October 2014, 11:20:31 »

Hi

X reg Omega 2litre GLS Petrol.

I changed the Ignition Switch for a Vauxhall supplied  new one with the same key code; but when testing inadvertently ran the engine with airbag disconnected.

Now I not only get the Airbag warning light on permanently, but also remote locking won't work even after I tried re-synch, and the boot electric unlock button won't work.  Apart from that car drives fine.

Any suggestions for fixing these faults greatly appreciated.  Or does anyone know where I can get them fixed for less than Vauxhall prices.  I'm in Sutton Coldfield.

Thanks

Peter

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Airbag warning light

« on: 11 February 2010, 16:15:34 »

Thanks very much for all your help. As you say - all sorted! 

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Airbag warning light

« on: 11 February 2010, 11:55:06 »

Yes please.  How can I contact you?
 

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Airbag warning light

« on: 08 February 2010, 16:19:01 »

Your right!  It shows 1502 and 1503 = Immobilser Fault, which I forgot to re-connect before starting the engine after fitting the new key barrel.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Airbag warning light

« on: 08 February 2010, 15:43:18 »

I'm in Sutton Coldfield.  I'll just go and do a paperclip test and see if it shows anything :-/

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Airbag warning light

« on: 08 February 2010, 14:53:45 »

Omega X reg 2litre GLS 4 door saloon.
I just fitted a new ignition lock cylinder, so had to unplug and remove the airbag, which I did after disconnecting the negative battery terminal and waiting a few minutes.

After reassembly the car goes ok, but airbag warning light is on all the time.

Any suggestions how to fix this?

TIA
Prospector 

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Omega General Help / Re: Airbag light

« on: 08 March 2010, 13:39:00 »

 are anywhere near Sutton Coldfield I can reset the Airbag light.  Just pm me.

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Omega General Help / Re: Sterring Lock Removal / Replacement

« on: 09 February 2010, 18:15:22 »

Glad to have helped. 

Only problem I have is that my Airbag warning light now stays on permanently; probably because I only waited 2 or 3 minutes after discon the battery -ve.  Does anyone know how I can reset it, apart from going to a Vx dealer?  Wiring is ok. 

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Omega General Help / Re: Sterring Lock Removal / Replacement

« on: 08 February 2010, 15:20:22 »

I just had the same problem.  To remove the lock cylinder you are supposed to turn the key to position 1, but if the lock is siezed up that's no help.  So what I did was as follows:

1) Order a new lock cylinder to suit your key from a Vauxhall dealer.  It will cost about £51.  Take all relevant paperwork, ie Log Book, Security Card, if you have it, and any other proof of ownership with you.  I ordered mine on Friday, and got the new one on Monday.

2) Remove airbag, steering wheel and covers.  I found out how to do this in the Omega Haynes book.

3) Use some judicious force, ie hammer and medium screwdriver to break off the key end of the cylinder, and remove all the innards.  TAKE CARE NOT TO DAMAGE THE BARREL WHICH IS PART OF THE UPPER STEERING CLAMP

4) Then you will be able to turn the lock cylinder to position 1.  Insert a small allen kee or other tool to depress the retaining spring at the top of the cylinder through the hole provided in the barrel.  Then you will be able to withdraw the lock cylinder.

5) When fitting the new cylinder be careful to ensure that the hole in the centre of the electrical switching contact block is perfectly aligned with the rotating spigot sticking out of the end of the new lock cylinder.  You must also ensure that the steering column anti-theft lock is not engaged, by depressing the latch thingy at bottom end of the barrel.

The Haynes book describes most of the above, but it also suggested removing the electrical contact block, which I would advise against.  When I tried to do it, the whole electrical contact assembly fell apart, and I had a job to reassemble it correctly.