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[James2004]

Hi there,

I have an issue with my Omega which is a 51plate 2.2 petrol automatic.
When I start the car up it and put it in to drive it will run normally for about 30seconds then. Seems to drop in to the snow flake (start assit) mode. Which I have then tried to turn off by pressing the snow flake button but it stays active this also stops me activating the sport function.

I have had a look for loose wires and made sure the buttons are t sticky.

Does anyone have an idea as to what might be coursing this and how I can resolve it??

Many thanks

[Andy B]

Hi there,

I have an issue with my Omega which is a 51plate 2.2 petrol automatic.
When I start the car up it and put it in to drive it will run normally for about 30seconds then. Seems to drop in to the snow flake (start assit) mode. Which I have then tried to turn off by pressing the snow flake button but it stays active this also stops me activating the sport function.

I have had a look for loose wires and made sure the buttons are t sticky.

Does anyone have an idea as to what might be coursing this and how I can resolve it??

Many thanks

You've a fault that is causing your car's gearbox to go into 'limp' .... nothing to do with the S or winter button. Any fault code lamps on? 

[zirk]

Shot in the dark but high Alternator output voltage can cause this.

[James2004]

Hi there,

I have an issue with my Omega which is a 51plate 2.2 petrol automatic.
When I start the car up it and put it in to drive it will run normally for about 30seconds then. Seems to drop in to the snow flake (start assit) mode. Which I have then tried to turn off by pressing the snow flake button but it stays active this also stops me activating the sport function.

I have had a look for loose wires and made sure the buttons are t sticky.

Does anyone have an idea as to what might be coursing this and how I can resolve it??

Many thanks

You've a fault that is causing your car's gearbox to go into 'limp' .... nothing to do with the S or winter button. Any fault code lamps on? 

Hi there

No there's no fault lamps on.

[PxMetro]

Hi

Have you checked the gearbox fluid level?

I exprienced virtually identical symptoms a couple of years ago. Found the gearbox needed nearly a litre of fluid (God knows where it all went mind you) but after topping up, all was well.

Give it a try

Cheers

[feeutfo]

Check engine codes for cam sensor fault, these are know to upset the Desmond's auto box.

Also that the large connector behind the battery is secure.