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evilClive

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Drives: '99 Vauxhall Omega B, 2.5 V6

Refusing to fire...
11. Nov 2010 at 18:34

Hoping for some wisdom here...

Literally just (1hour ago actually) came to my new(to me) '99 Omega 2.5 v6, key in, turned it and the engine happily turns over but not joy on firing and the engine management light is flashing.

When its turning over theres a "ticking" noise from the drivers side of the engine.

I treated it to some new plugs when I bought it and it sounded rough when I drove it from Stoke to Coventry to last weekend but drove fine if not a bit underpowered.

Was told to check the Lambda's so decided to buy some new ones to test out which have only just arrived today but cannot fit till tomorrow afternoon to see if this cures the rough sounding engine.

If not then i guess I'll check the DIS pack? (where ever that is)

But as for it not firing, I'm stumped....

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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #1 - 11. Nov 2010 at 18:37 Paperclip it
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #2 - 11. Nov 2010 at 18:37 BTW, dont change parts willy nilly, that will confuse the issue
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vauxfan2k Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2092 Western Isles Gender: Drives: 2.5V6 saloon- Magic Grey	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #3 - 11. Nov 2010 at 18:40 if the eml is flashing as you are cranking over the engine, that will be a problem with the transponder reading the chip in the key. has the key been opened or dropped recently?
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Elite Pete Omega King Offline My spider senses are tingling Posts: 17813 Northwich/Chester Gender: Drives: Facelift Wheezel,Breaking 2001 MV6	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #4 - 11. Nov 2010 at 19:00 Try the paper clip test http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1189022687
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RobG Omega Lord Offline I might have a link, pic or part number for that Posts: 7968 Bristol Gender: Drives: 53 plate 2.2 CD auto	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #5 - 11. Nov 2010 at 19:04 And make sure the chip inside the horseshoe part of the key blade is firmly in position
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evilClive Newbie Offline Posts: 14 Cheshire, Crewe Gender: Drives: '99 Vauxhall Omega B, 2.5 V6	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #6 - 11. Nov 2010 at 19:13 Not been dropped as I am aware, but I am heavy handed... will check the key and the spare and get back to you guys....
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evilClive Newbie Offline Posts: 14 Cheshire, Crewe Gender: Drives: '99 Vauxhall Omega B, 2.5 V6	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #7 - 11. Nov 2010 at 19:20 Result! Took the key apart, pressed the chip in and after jiggling the key in the ignition, she fired up However... still sounds like a V8 lol
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RobG Omega Lord Offline I might have a link, pic or part number for that Posts: 7968 Bristol Gender: Drives: 53 plate 2.2 CD auto	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #8 - 11. Nov 2010 at 20:04 evilClive wrote on 11. Nov 2010 at 19:20: Result! Took the key apart, pressed the chip in and after jiggling the key in the ignition, she fired up However... still sounds like a V8 lol Glue it in place. Have you paperclipped it yet
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evilClive Newbie Offline Posts: 14 Cheshire, Crewe Gender: Drives: '99 Vauxhall Omega B, 2.5 V6	Re: Refusing to fire... Reply #9 - 11. Nov 2010 at 20:10 Glue, on it No not yet, have read the thread about it and watched the video's. Will do it tomorrow and see what needs doing as no doubt something will want sorting.
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