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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / CD Player

« on: 11 April 2010, 00:15:04 »

I have today fitted my Sony head unit and cd multichanger. How nice of Vauxhall to give a large enough space behind the cover for the first aid kit to put a changer unit in!   Much neater than taking up space in the boot and probably a little better for security - no one would know its there unless they saw me actually changing CDs. I can take photos is anybody wants to see it.
I now have a CDR2005 that I dont want. I suspect it will be bin fodder as I didnt get a code with the car. If it is of any use to anyone on here then let me know - can have it for free if collecting form Nottingham - or just cover postage costs

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: TID Repair

« on: 09 April 2010, 17:16:42 »

TIDs are possible, and info freely available on internet, without paying those thieving, lazy knobheads on ebay for free information.  Patience, lots of, required.

The MID is less possible.

Could someone PM me any such link for repair info, as always eager to expand our knowledge database, and we appear to have bugger all on this display !!

 

Link sent by PM

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: TID Repair

« on: 07 April 2010, 18:30:01 »

Thanks Gents,
Considering I am the most impatient person in the world (according to my recently-ex girlfriend  ) maybe I will put up with it until I get another unit! lol.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / TID Repair

« on: 05 April 2010, 11:26:03 »

Hi.
Somebody on ebay is selling instructions on how to repair the display to regain missing pixels. He says it takes about 45mins and only 'special equipment' required is a soldering iron.
Does anybody know how to carry out this repair?
Even if not 100% it may be adequate for me as I am only missing radio information.

Thanks for any help.

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Omega General Help / Re: One wheel drive Omega??

« on: 05 December 2010, 00:07:42 »

So can anyone recommend a particular LSD that would fit my 2.0 auto? Or know where I can get one from without paying a fortune?
I only bought the Omega in april, and until the snow fell have loved it. While most of the 10 or so previous cars i have owned (and driven all winter) have been front wheel drive, I have never once been stuck in the snow. This week it happened on two consecutive days. the snow has been significant but certainly not the worst I have driven in. Its frustrating knowing that I am likely to have to dig myself out, and rely on others to give me a push, every time we get bad weather and also knowing that if one wheel even thinks its on snow it will get all the drive!! (exaggerating, but you get the point)

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Omega General Help / Re: One wheel drive Omega??

« on: 02 December 2010, 19:13:46 »

Thanks for the replies.

I knew the logic about a differential allowing equal torque to both wheels so that speeds were maintained when cornering - outside wheel turning quicker to compensate for the larger distance around the larger radius. I did not know how this worked mechanically, so hadnt appreciated the effects on poor traction: more slip = more drive to that wheel.

I have learnt something today!! 

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Omega General Help / One wheel drive Omega??

« on: 02 December 2010, 18:04:40 »

Apologies if asking a stupid question - or one that already been answered (that I couldnt find in the search).
I drove in the snow today for the first time in my Omega following a week off work, and managed to get myself stuck in the works car park. When trying to pull away apparently one wheel wasnt 'even trying to turn' while the other started spinning. Does this mean I have a problem with the diff, or are there other factors to consider? Both tyres have the similar (good) amount of tread, and tyre pressures are even. Conditions 'underfoot' looked similar both sides.
I admit to being daft enough to not turn on the snow button as until i got home and looked on here i hadnt realised it only engaged in d - i was trying it while still in p. D'oh!!! 

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Omega General Help / 2.0 Cruise Control

« on: 15 September 2010, 18:59:03 »

Hi.

I would just like confirmation regarding fitting cruise on a 2.0 16v from someone much more knowledgable than me - not that that means much! 

I believe that despite my Omega being a facelift, I need the full kit and retro fit cruise as the prefacelift guide. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1166374649

Am I right to assume that everything is the same on all pre f/l and 2 litres as they are not DBW - and so wouldnt need to enable it using tech2?

Thanks in advance. 

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Omega General Help / Aftermarket Parking Sensors

« on: 30 August 2010, 11:38:59 »

I am in the process of fitting the sensors in the bumper, but having trouble running the cables due to the grey 'expanded rubber' that seems to almost fill the bumper. I suspect I will have to remove the bumper and make tunnels / trenches for wiring but didnt know if anyone has any better ideas?

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: hi

« on: 09 November 2010, 13:16:33 »

Hello and welcome to the forum.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: 'Old' newbie returning

« on: 09 November 2010, 13:24:52 »

Hello and welcome back to the forum.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hi from Hungary!

« on: 09 November 2010, 13:19:20 »

Hello and welcome to the forum.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Hello Forum!

« on: 09 November 2010, 13:17:28 »

Hello and welcome to the forum.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: not new, just new here

« on: 09 November 2010, 13:23:04 »

Hello and welcome to the forum.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: newbie

« on: 09 November 2010, 13:18:33 »

Hello and welcome to the forum.