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Mart280

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Question about Omega key
23. Mar 2011 at 21:51

I have had my Omega nearly two months now and realized I had never unlocked the car by putting the key in the door as opposed to just pressing the button, however when I put the key in the door nothing happens, it wont let me turn the key left or right, am I doing something wrong ? I only have one key and am worried if the battery goes I wont be able to get into the car.

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Re: Question about Omega key
Reply #1 - 23. Mar 2011 at 21:55

Turn the key to the right (clockwise) slowly but firmly, it will "feel" as if the key wants to snap !!

At the same time try and open the door.

Do NOT expect the door "pin" to rise as it usually does when unlocking.

The door will open but it takes a bit of force and conviction !!! If the alarm is set it WILL go off !! key in ignition and switch on to cancel.

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Andy B

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Reply #2 - 23. Mar 2011 at 21:59

Entwood wrote on 23. Mar 2011 at 21:55:

Turn the key to the right (clockwise) slowly but firmly, it will "feel" as if the key wants to snap !!

At the same time try and open the door.

Do NOT expect the door "pin" to rise as it usually does when unlocking.

The door will open but it takes a bit of force and conviction !!! If the alarm is set it WILL go off !! key in ignition and switch on to cancel.

isn't that the answer to .......'my battery is flat & I can't get into my car' ? Undecided

The door pin will go up even when unlocked with the key in the door because the micro-switches inside the door will operate the central locking.

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Re: Question about Omega key
Reply #3 - 23. Mar 2011 at 22:01

Mart280 wrote on 23. Mar 2011 at 21:51:

I have had my Omega nearly two months now and realized I had never unlocked the car by putting the key in the door as opposed to just pressing the button, however when I put the key in the door nothing happens, it wont let me turn the key left or right, am I doing something wrong ? I only have one key and am worried if the battery goes I wont be able to get into the car.

lubricate the lock, it'll not have been used with the key for yonks. Thumbs Up!

assuming the key & barrel match Wink

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Mart280 Junior Member Offline Posts: 55 East Sussex Gender: Drives: 2.6 v6 CD Auto	Re: Question about Omega key Reply #4 - 23. Mar 2011 at 22:31 Thanks for the help guys, I will try some of the suggestions in the morning.
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Vamps Omega King Offline Flying Tonight, so Be Prepared. Posts: 16571 Bishop Middleham, Co Durham. Gender: Drives: 2.0L Auto Estate & 2.2 CD Auto Saloon	Re: Question about Omega key Reply #5 - 23. Mar 2011 at 23:16 I have the same problem, so far I have not had the courage to 'force' it.....
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taxi al Senior Member Offline Posts: 772 sussex Gender: Drives: A rather rattly '54' v6 special estate.	Re: Question about Omega key Reply #6 - 23. Mar 2011 at 23:22 Go on, you know you want to I was quite surprised by just how much force is needed. Turn it until you think it'll break, then turn it some more. Quote: Do NOT expect the door "pin" to rise as it usually does when unlocking. Mine didn't, battery was pancaked though.
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Re: Question about Omega key
Reply #7 - 23. Mar 2011 at 23:38

Andy B wrote on 23. Mar 2011 at 21:59:

Entwood wrote on 23. Mar 2011 at 21:55:

Turn the key to the right (clockwise) slowly but firmly, it will "feel" as if the key wants to snap !!

At the same time try and open the door.

Do NOT expect the door "pin" to rise as it usually does when unlocking.

The door will open but it takes a bit of force and conviction !!! If the alarm is set it WILL go off !! key in ignition and switch on to cancel.

isn't that the answer to .......'my battery is flat & I can't get into my car' ? Undecided

The door pin will go up even when unlocked with the key in the door because the micro-switches inside the door will operate the central locking.

As I understand it Andy .. if you use the key in the lock with a working battery, you don't actually "use" the key .. if that makes sense ... the first part of the turn makes an electrical contact that triggers the central locking to unlock all doors .. same as the remote.

My thought was that, given the description by the OP, the electrical contact is not being made, so the "manual" open might work. I also agree that the lock might just be siezed !!

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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Question about Omega key Reply #8 - 23. Mar 2011 at 23:42 Entwood wrote on 23. Mar 2011 at 23:38: .... if you use the key in the lock with a working battery, you don't actually "use" the key .. if that makes sense ... ..... Perfect sense Nige That's what I meant re the micro-switches on the door locks that operate the central locking system.
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Mart280 Junior Member Offline Posts: 55 East Sussex Gender: Drives: 2.6 v6 CD Auto	Re: Question about Omega key Reply #9 - 29. Mar 2011 at 10:12 Guys I still cant unlock my car using the key, I really dont want to force it too much, my car battery is fine, I want to get another battery for my key fob so I have back up, is this battery ok http://www.buyabattery.co.uk/duracell-cr2032-battery-3v-lithium-dl2032-2032-batt...
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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: Question about Omega key Reply #10 - 29. Mar 2011 at 10:38 Mart280 wrote on 29. Mar 2011 at 10:12: Guys I still cant unlock my car using the key, I really dont want to force it too much, my car battery is fine, I want to get another battery for my key fob so I have back up, is this battery ok http://www.buyabattery.co.uk/duracell-cr2032-battery-3v-lithium-dl2032-2032-batt... Yep
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Mart280 Junior Member Offline Posts: 55 East Sussex Gender: Drives: 2.6 v6 CD Auto	Re: Question about Omega key Reply #11 - 29. Mar 2011 at 10:56 Thanks
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zirk Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3146 London / Essex Gender: Drives: 3.0 MV6 FL Man Est, 3.0 MV6 FL Auto Est, 2.5TD PF Man Est, RWD RS Sapphire Cosworth	Re: Question about Omega key Reply #12 - 29. Mar 2011 at 13:48 From my experience (Facelift) if the door has been dead lock using the Fob then the button wont come up (flat battery mode) but if it was previously dead lock with the Key only then it does pop up.
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