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GooseMan

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Feels good to have helped someone out
02. Apr 2011 at 20:01

Had a friend couple of days ago tell me that his 70yr father-in-law has been having some issues with his Omega, which he loves driving (it’s a very tidy one to Wink

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Anyhow, his son was told by a dealer that the door locking issue would require a whole (as in being ripped off) new complete door locking mechanism, and the as the key fob was very warn, it'll have to be a complete new key fob at 'ex amount', again you can guess how much.

Well not so...

I had a spare door solenoid and together we took the locking mechanism out of the door, replaced the solenoid. Fitted the whole mechanism unit back in the door... Job sorted and working again... Cost to the owner Zero Thumbs Up!

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As for the key fob, got an old key/key fob, returned back later, changed the gubbins from the old worn one and I mean worn, as the boot membrane part on the fob pad had completely worn through Shocked

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The micro buttons on the circuit have come a little loose, so I've got to fix that properly and told my mate to get his father-in-law to use the spare one for now. But fixed it enough to drive home...

Again cost nothing but returning a favour for a friend.

... result, the owners not very happy knowing he would of been ripped off by the dealer, but now a very happy bunny as he's got his beloved car back and working a treat.

Feeling rather chuffed and pleased right now.... Roll Eyes

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jonnycool Omega Baron Offline We shag 'em, you eat 'em Posts: 2837 Merthyr Tydfil, S. Wales Gender: Drives: 2001 2.6 Elite Estate	Re: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #1 - 02. Apr 2011 at 20:05 Brilliant, well done G
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Nickbat Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7167 London NW7 Gender: Drives: 2002 2.6CD Auto	Re: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #2 - 02. Apr 2011 at 20:12 GooseMan wrote on 02. Apr 2011 at 20:01: Feeling rather chuffed and pleased right now.... As well you should! Great job.
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #3 - 02. Apr 2011 at 20:31 Yep... Always get that warm feeling inside when you can help someone out. Well done
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PhilRich Omega Lord Offline Proud to be English, with no apologies to ANYONE! Posts: 6825 NorthEast Coast Gender: Drives: 2002 2.2CDX 4dr Auto. LPG Converted.	Re: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #4 - 02. Apr 2011 at 20:32 Good man!
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hercules Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1031 sunnyudders Gender: Drives: bighorn,the lotus edition	Re: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #5 - 02. Apr 2011 at 20:34 its always nice to help someone especially if they appreciate it
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GooseMan Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1351 Shropshire Gender: Drives: 3.2 saloon special	Re: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #6 - 02. Apr 2011 at 20:39 Thanks all. Does feel good inside to have helped someone and their greatful for the help Philnotsorich, Like your advitar, made me howl
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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: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #7 - 03. Apr 2011 at 09:46 Lazydocker wrote on 02. Apr 2011 at 20:31: Yep... Always get that warm feeling inside when you can help someone out. Well done Warm? Warm! I scoulded my hand on a bloody Audi turbocharger yesterday fixing her dad's lack of power on his 270k, 15yr old A4 diesel
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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #8 - 03. Apr 2011 at 15:22 Excellent, good news, and another happy owner no doubt
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Webby the Bear Omega Knight Offline If all is not lost, where is it? Posts: 1809 Northampton Gender: Drives: Vauxhall Omega 2.5 V6 CD Auto	Re: Feels good to have helped someone out Reply #9 - 03. Apr 2011 at 19:33 good job mate and good of you to help out. all dealers should be strangled and killed to death!!!!
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