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[STMO999]

i think someone would have to really know their stuff to look for a power sounder on the Omega, if you have a smash, are they really going to try and get the scuttle off to check its there?  :-/

If its nicked, you won't be getting it back anyway. Removal is the best option IMO.

Omegas are worthless and no one wants to steal them, if scumbag wants to get to his crack house, he will steal a 1995 Fiesta, much easier.

If a second scumbag wants to steal to sell on, no way will he pick an Omega, he will go next door for that BMW. 

Insurance assessors can be a PITA

Cut off the lead for the sounder at the base of the loom, seal with black insulating tape. No one will notice, if you have a front or rear end smash they are not going to be interested in the alarm.

But, like I said, there should be something in there, other than a piece of charred metal or a rather big hole.

[tunnie]

i think someone would have to really know their stuff to look for a power sounder on the Omega, if you have a smash, are they really going to try and get the scuttle off to check its there?  :-/

If its nicked, you won't be getting it back anyway. Removal is the best option IMO.

Omegas are worthless and no one wants to steal them, if scumbag wants to get to his crack house, he will steal a 1995 Fiesta, much easier.

If a second scumbag wants to steal to sell on, no way will he pick an Omega, he will go next door for that BMW. 

Insurance assessors can be a PITA

Cut off the lead for the sounder at the base of the loom, seal with black insulating tape. No one will notice, if you have a front or rear end smash they are not going to be interested in the alarm.

But, like I said, there should be something in there, other than a piece of charred metal or a rather big hole.

Its the scuttle drain, its mean to be a hole!   

[KillerWatt]

i think someone would have to really know their stuff to look for a power sounder on the Omega, if you have a smash, are they really going to try and get the scuttle off to check its there?  :-/

If its nicked, you won't be getting it back anyway. Removal is the best option IMO.

Omegas are worthless and no one wants to steal them, if scumbag wants to get to his crack house, he will steal a 1995 Fiesta, much easier.

If a second scumbag wants to steal to sell on, no way will he pick an Omega, he will go next door for that BMW. 

Insurance assessors can be a PITA

Cut off the lead for the sounder at the base of the loom, seal with black insulating tape. No one will notice, if you have a front or rear end smash they are not going to be interested in the alarm.

If the company involved doesn't want to pay out (and let's face it, I can't think of one that does pay willingly), then you can bet your 'dangle berries' that once they see a wire to the alarm system has been cut (and yes, you can see that AFTER a fire), then your insurance could well be null & void (on the basis you told them the car had a completely standard factory alarm that hasn't been modded).

[LJay]

It's supposed to be replaced as a unit. There are a few people who say they've got it apart and replaced the batteries but that one looks too far gone. Like I said earlier, one security measure too far.

Your only problem, as far as I can see, is that there's a gaping hole where it should be. Could cause problems in the case of an insurance claim. You could get one off a a scrapper I suppose, but I wouldn't bother wiring it in.

After being annoyed by the incessant beeping with my two omegas, I just disconnected them and forgot them.

Glad everyone is OK Well, actually, I probably would have laughed, a bit, if Ljay had her eyebrows singed.

Oy! I wouldn't have, I only just shaped them!!!!

Cheeky Sod!!!

[unlucky mark mv6]

I've suspected the power sounder to be the cause when I've seen reports of fires in this area in the past. 

The permanent feed is fused only by an 80 amp fusible link, IIRC, - yet the wire in the loom I wouldn't trust with over 5 amps.

I would advise anyone with a power sounder over 5 years old in their car to either remove it, replace it, replace the batteries in it or fit some inline fuse holders.

I hope the damage is not severe. 

Kevin

It is a very good idea kevin to fit an inline fuse,but which wire is it out of the four.Scary to think that two small batteries can do that,just be thankful l-jay that no one was injured.Happened to me once in my renault 21 turbo,as a live wire in the engine bay was earthing on the body and melting the fuel line,and just caught it before it went right through,otherwise i would not have been here now probably.

[Marks DTM Calib]

I have this mental image of Jimbob trying to put out the fire whilst clenching his bum cheeks so as to prevent a major gas explosion.

[LJay]

I have this mental image of Jimbob trying to put out the fire whilst clenching his bum cheeks so as to prevent a major gas explosion.

Came the inevitable, useless response!!!

[STMO999]

i think someone would have to really know their stuff to look for a power sounder on the Omega, if you have a smash, are they really going to try and get the scuttle off to check its there?  :-/

If its nicked, you won't be getting it back anyway. Removal is the best option IMO.

Omegas are worthless and no one wants to steal them, if scumbag wants to get to his crack house, he will steal a 1995 Fiesta, much easier.

If a second scumbag wants to steal to sell on, no way will he pick an Omega, he will go next door for that BMW. 

Insurance assessors can be a PITA

Cut off the lead for the sounder at the base of the loom, seal with black insulating tape. No one will notice, if you have a front or rear end smash they are not going to be interested in the alarm.

But, like I said, there should be something in there, other than a piece of charred metal or a rather big hole.

Its the scuttle drain, its mean to be a hole!   

I give up with you. I think there's a rather hole between your ears sometimes. I have a very good memory, and if you care to trawl back a few years, you'll find that I was one of the first to post about this problem, and you were one of the first to follow up on the advice given. All of a sudden, you're the expert.
This was about the time when people were explaining to you what an engine was.

[unlucky mark mv6]

I have this mental image of Jimbob trying to put out the fire whilst clenching his bum cheeks so as to prevent a major gas explosion.

Take it jim has a flatulence problem then.

[Marks DTM Calib]

I have this mental image of Jimbob trying to put out the fire whilst clenching his bum cheeks so as to prevent a major gas explosion.

Came the inevitable, useless response!!!

One aims to be consistent 

[hotel21]

i think someone would have to really know their stuff to look for a power sounder on the Omega, if you have a smash, are they really going to try and get the scuttle off to check its there?  :-/

If its nicked, you won't be getting it back anyway. Removal is the best option IMO.

Omegas are worthless and no one wants to steal them, if scumbag wants to get to his crack house, he will steal a 1995 Fiesta, much easier.

If a second scumbag wants to steal to sell on, no way will he pick an Omega, he will go next door for that BMW. 

Insurance assessors can be a PITA

Cut off the lead for the sounder at the base of the loom, seal with black insulating tape. No one will notice, if you have a front or rear end smash they are not going to be interested in the alarm.

But, like I said, there should be something in there, other than a piece of charred metal or a rather big hole.

Its the scuttle drain, its mean to be a hole!   

I give up with you. I think there's a rather hole between your ears sometimes. I have a very good memory, and if you care to trawl back a few years, you'll find that I was one the first to post about this problem, and you were one of the first to follow up on the advice given. All of a sudden, you're the expert.
This was about the time when people were explaining to you what an engine was.

    

[KillerWatt]

Scary to think that two small batteries can do that

Pop a standard battery in to one of those chargers that you get when you buy the 4x AA rechargeable batteries.

Not only will the resultant explosion pretty much f**k the socket the charger as well as the socket it is plugged in to, there is also a very good chance it will remove 6" or so of "wall" around the socket if your house is a recent new build.

[hotel21]

I have this mental image of Jimbob trying to put out the fire whilst clenching his bum cheeks so as to prevent a major gas explosion.

Take it jim has a flatulence problem then.

is the Dead Sea a little unwell???         

[LJay]

I have this mental image of Jimbob trying to put out the fire whilst clenching his bum cheeks so as to prevent a major gas explosion.

Take it jim has a flatulence problem then.

Where have you been if thats passed you by?

[tunnie]

i think someone would have to really know their stuff to look for a power sounder on the Omega, if you have a smash, are they really going to try and get the scuttle off to check its there?  :-/

If its nicked, you won't be getting it back anyway. Removal is the best option IMO.

Omegas are worthless and no one wants to steal them, if scumbag wants to get to his crack house, he will steal a 1995 Fiesta, much easier.

If a second scumbag wants to steal to sell on, no way will he pick an Omega, he will go next door for that BMW. 

Insurance assessors can be a PITA

Cut off the lead for the sounder at the base of the loom, seal with black insulating tape. No one will notice, if you have a front or rear end smash they are not going to be interested in the alarm.

If the company involved doesn't want to pay out (and let's face it, I can't think of one that does pay willingly), then you can bet your 'dangle berries' that once they see a wire to the alarm system has been cut (and yes, you can see that AFTER a fire), then your insurance could well be null & void (on the basis you told them the car had a completely standard factory alarm that hasn't been modded).

But there will be no fire, with the power sender removed there won't be one.

And if they don't pay out? Big deal, book price of my car is £750