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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: head lamps

« on: 29 August 2010, 17:26:14 »

Managed to find culprit. Checked headlamps and all bulbs seemed good. However I disconnected front headlamps drove car and fault still exists. I then re-connected front headlamps and then disconnected rear tail lamp left hand side. I then drove the car and no loss of power. Reconnected and problem came back. I then replaced the the brake light bulb and reconnected and the problem has gone away. Not sure how one bulb can cause so much trouble but hey at least it only cost £2 for a new bulb. Thanks again for suggestions and help. Brilliant site. Mat

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: head lamps

« on: 29 August 2010, 16:40:21 »

I have tryed turning the heater up full, car radio to high volume, heated windscreens and seats on and the problem doesn't occur. Only when main beams are switched on can I not accelerate which in turn turns off the lcd date/time display. I will check the terminals from the battery to the fusebox and post my findings. Thanks all 

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / head lamps

« on: 29 August 2010, 13:37:54 »

Hi, I wasn't sure where to post my question so sorry if in the wrong location. Here goes. I have a vauxhall omega 2.2 petrol and recently it has began to  act a little strange. When I drive her it accelarates well but when I turn on the headlamps I have no acceleration. The car doesn't cut out just slows down even with the pedal pushed to the floor. As soon as I turn the headlamps off acceleration returns as normal. Also the date/time display goes off as soon as the headlamps are activated. All other electrics have no impact only the headlamps cause this fault. I dont think the battery is faulty because I can turn on the aircon, heated windows and use all other electrics when driving without any issues.Any suggestions would be welcome. Many Thanks Mat

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Omega General Help / Re: Creaking when braking

« on: 15 September 2010, 00:24:35 »

Hi all. Sorry for delay in update. I have listened carefully for noise when breaking but found the noise is intermitent.Definately more of a creak from what sounds like the centre to the front end of the car. I have fitted drop links but still problem persists. I have been advised to test for loose break calipers. Will update. All suggestions greatly appreciated. Thx

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Omega General Help / Re: Creaking when braking

« on: 01 September 2010, 21:42:55 »

 I will listen carefully for noises when going over bumps tomorrow, but as far as I am aware I have only noticed when braking quite hard or when I brake when parking the car on my sloped driveway. Will post tomorrow Thanks all
 

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Omega General Help / Re: Creaking when braking

« on: 01 September 2010, 20:34:59 »

Cannot say I noticed before changing the brakes that there was knocking or creaking. I was sold the car recently with a few cautionaries on the mot. These included track rod end excessive movement, brake disk and pad excessive wear although it did pass. When I removed the pads they were in deed heavily worn and the disks slightly warped so opted to replace both sides. Caliper removed easily and disks took a few whacks to remove but otherwise straight forward. Track rod ends complete assembly was more difficult but again with a scissor ball joint removal took a while to loosen but not to difficult. This was then laser tracked and fine to drive although I then noticed the knocking/creaking sound but this may of already been present as I like to drive to loud music! If i let loose of the steering wheel it does now go in a straight line so I think that the tracking and track rods are functioning. I will try the drop links as they are only £15 delivered for both sides. Am I correct in thinking these are easily taken off by use of a ratchet and a bit of wd40 soaking or are these a pain to remove? Only ask as I nearly pulled the car of the trolley jack when trying to remove the track rods! If creak still exists I will then try to change the bushes as per suggestion. Thanks all you guys you are the tops! Mat

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Omega General Help / Re: Creaking when braking

« on: 01 September 2010, 19:34:24 »

Could somebody tell me if the following item number 290469048231 (on flea bay), is the correct part for my omega 2.2 petrol 2001? Also could somebody explain why you would get a knocking/creaking noise from a worn drop link? Thanks for all your speedy replies. Much appreciated.

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Omega General Help / Re: Creaking when braking

« on: 01 September 2010, 19:04:33 »

Thx for reply but isn't the drop link the same part as the anti roll bar? No sarcasm intended I am an amateur trying to save money from not having to pay the local garage!

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Omega General Help / Creaking when braking

« on: 01 September 2010, 18:28:16 »

Hi all, I hae just replaced the brake pads, disks and complete track rod end assembly to both sides to the front of the car. Unfortunately I am getting a creaking noise from the front of the car and occasional knocking noise especially when braking quickly. The noise is similar to an under tightened hand brake although coming from the front. Any suggestions as I suspect anti roll bar but I am a novice mechanic. Many thx in advance Mat

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Newbie Welcome Area / Newboy on the block

« on: 29 August 2010, 13:40:53 »

Hi guys and gals. Just joined your site and have a few problems with my car Im hoping one of you wise people can help me with so have posted in the electrics section. Thanks all in advance