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[Hannah Judes Dad]

Hi there all,as you have probably realised I am a newbie that needs help.My car says coolant level on the display but after checking it there is plenty in the header tank before and during use.The temp gauge rises when stationary to the point that the fans cut in at about 100 degrees C.What do you suggest needs doing? Second problem when slowing down if it requires heav braking the steering does not correlate to what is happening on the road and the car may try to change direction instead of slowing in a straight line any cures for that one as well? Thanks for your patience guys and girls

[Welung666]

Welcome aboard idiot matey

Coolant level warning will be the sensor in the coolant bottle, either try and get one from a breaker/scrapyard or they are about £30 new from VX with the trade club card.

Fans kick in at about the right point to me.

Is it a strong pull when you brake hard? Check front tyres for edge wear. Most likely steering idler/wishbones. I'd recommend a trip to WIM (wheels in motion) for a full allignment afterwards though

HTH

[omegadti]

sensor in header tank is playing up - I have the same problem - I replaced the tank with one from a fellow OOFer and it lasted 6 weeks before the error message came up again - try cleaning the taknk out with caustic soda (off the car and wearing rubber glaves!!!!!!)

[Hannah Judes Dad]

I've got a whole spare car sat on my drive so i will rob the sensor off that one for a start.The stering change makes it feel like you are braking on ice for a while if that helps.Thanks once again

[I_want_an_Omega]

Multiple problems seem to be a fact of life in Omega land ,,,

[Andy B]

I've got a whole spare car sat on my drive so i will rob the sensor off that one for a start. ......

It's integral to the header tank. 

[Hannah Judes Dad]

Thanks guys for the help.I liked the comment of multiple problems are common on omega,glad to see some people have still got a sense of humour.

[Welung666]

Thanks guys for the help.I liked the comment of multiple problems are common on omega,glad to see some people have still got a sense of humour.

We all (well nearly all) do  You don't have to be mad to come on here but it certainly helps

[The Red Baron]

Thanks guys for the help.I liked the comment of multiple problems are common on omega,glad to see some people have still got a sense of humour.

We all (well nearly all) do  You don't have to be mad to come on here but it certainly helps

i second that

[I_want_an_Omega]

Thanks guys for the help.I liked the comment of multiple problems are common on omega,glad to see some people have still got a sense of humour.

Take a look ay my posting about National Tyres and you will why I've prsonally had a Victor Meldrew week !

Being a bit mad here is definately an advantage 

[KillerWatt]

Multiple problems seem to be a fact of life in Omega land ,,,

That's why I took the chance to get rid of our's when we did.

[MickAP]

Multiple problems seem to be a fact of life in Omega land ,,,

Go on any motor forum, any make, they all have their problems that want fixing. Even BMW and reliable Jap models.

Mick

[I_want_an_Omega]

I agree, same applies to any car that is now into the autumn of its years .....

I'm not complaining BTW.

[cruisetopoland]

autumn...is that why it's going brown?

[hutchyp]

Mick's right.
I have a brother-in-law with a 3-Series BMW and an S-Class merc. They both spend more time off the road than on - either with faults being repaired under warranty, or factory recalls.
Who says you get what you pay for!!!