KNOWN FAULTS · Opel
Opel Omega B common problems.
2000–2003 · Petrol / Diesel
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2 known faults with sources
Engines: 2.2 / 2.6 / 3.2 V6 (Petrol) · 2.2 / 2.5 DTI (Diesel)
Applies if: Only Omega B built 05/2000–05/2002 with automatic wipers/rain sensor; check the version of both relays. HELLA indicates modified relays from VIN W0L0VBF6921061034; do not attribute automatically to later units.
Omega B rain-sensor relay failureElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Only configurations, equipment and VINs included in the documented assignments.
- Period mentioned
- Bulletin-specific period and equipment stated in each assignment.
- Symptoms
- Automatic-wiper function fails.
- Possible cause described
- The two rain-sensor relays may cause automatic-wiper malfunction.
- Check for the garage
- Check both engine-bay relays and replace where required; HELLA also calls for replacement if sensor electronics are diagnosed faulty.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verifiable estimate; request a diagnostic and repair quotation.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines: 2.2 / 2.6 / 3.2 V6 (Petrol) · 2.2 / 2.5 DTI (Diesel)
Applies if: All engines.
Play in the steering of the Opel Omega B (ball joints and idler arm)Suspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Opel Omega B, all engines
- Period mentioned
- 1994–2003
- Symptoms
- The steering has play: the steering wheel moves a little without the wheels turning, the car wanders from side to side in a straight line or there are knocks from the front axle over bumps.
- Possible cause described
- AUTO BILD reports that the Omega B’s steering linkage develops play in the ball joints and the idler arm even at low mileage; a TÜV Rheinland inspector also lists excessive steering play as a frequent defect.
- Check for the garage
- On a lift, with the wheels off the ground, check the play in the steering ball joints, the idler arm and the track rod; replace whatever has play and do a wheel alignment.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 2.2 / 2.6 / 3.2 V6Petrol
- 2.2 / 2.5 DTIDiesel