Having problems removing OMP boss.

[Marc87_RB 192]

I’m trying to reset the steering angle sensor due to tc light on the dash but can’t remove the omp boss, I’ve undone the nut and refitted the steering wheel but after 30 minutes of hard tugging it won’t budge. Usually a good hard tug leaves a happy face and a messy tissue but in this case the tugging reaped no reward.

Any tips? Obviously my tugging isn’t up to standards.

Thanks ?

Ps. Off to the bathroom to practice.

 

[Pricey98]

Can't offer any advice about removing the boss other than yank it lol, but with regard to the steering angle sensor, are you sure you have the correct boss? I have an OMP one and it doesn't have the tabs for the steering angle sensor so have bought a momo one instead.

 

[Marc87_RB 192]

I’m not sure to be honest it was already on the car. The indication for the steering angle sensor is showing blue, any idea on how to check if it’s the correct boss?

 

[Pricey98]

I’m not sure to be honest it was already on the car. The indication for the steering angle sensor is showing blue, any idea on how to check if it’s the correct boss?

Once you get the boss off the car, have a look to see if it has these two little tabs on the back that engage with the steering angle sensor. If it doesn't, you'll constantly get the warning light as it can't engage with the angle sensor.

 

[Marc87_RB 192]

That’s great cheers ?

 

[Pricey98]

Funnily enough I had a bit of an issue removing my OMP boss this afternoon when replacing with a momo one. It took a bit of pulling (without the wheel on), but it did eventually come off. Was a stubborn b*stard mind...

 

[Usr117063]

The omp one shouldnt bring on the lights the wiring that goes into the boss doesnt have much leave way and still moves the squib, aslong as its set correctly it should be fine

 

[Pricey98]

The omp one shouldnt bring on the lights the wiring that goes into the boss doesnt have much leave way and still moves the squib, aslong as its set correctly it should be fine

As long as its the version with the tabs. If it isn't you'll get a traction control warning light, even if the steering angle sensor is set correctly. Mine was showing the yellow dot, but because my boss didn't have the tabs I got the light.

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah the boss 100% needs the tabs, otherwise when you turn the wheel the column turns without turning the steering angle sensor.

 

[Marc87_RB 192]

The steering angle sensor is moving when I turn the wheel so I’m guessing it’s got the tabs, I will have another go at removing on Monday, just need to have my Weetabix in the morning. ?

Cheers

 

[Usr117063]

Mine was an omp and never brought up the lights..

 

[Pricey98]

Mine was an omp and never brought up the lights..

There's likely two different versions. One with tabs and one without.

 

[Usr117063]

Im 100% theres one and it has no tabs. The tabs arnt needed it just makes for a smoother turn, as the wiring that goes into the boss moves the whole thing, I can guarantee the omp doesnt have this issue, I was under the impression the omp was talked about because it was just an inferior design like the CC plug or something couldn't fit through the hole but there was no issue otherwise.

You can see the wiring here, it moves what the tabs would, theres just a bit play but if its set correctly that shouldnt turn on the lights.

 

[shiftspark]

Usually a good hard tug leaves a happy face and a messy tissue but in this case the tugging reaped no reward.

Any tips? Obviously my tugging isn’t up to standards.

Thanks ?

Ps. Off to the bathroom to practice.

Can’t help with angle sensor but I gave mine a good tug and my tissue was full of blood from the wheel hitting me in the face, tip- leave the bolt in place lol

 

[Pricey98]

Im 100% theres one and it has no tabs. The tabs arnt needed it just makes for a smoother turn, as the wiring that goes into the boss moves the whole thing, I can guarantee the omp doesnt have this issue, I was under the impression the omp was talked about because it was just an inferior design like the CC plug or something couldn't fit through the hole but there was no issue otherwise.

You can see the wiring here, it moves what the tabs would, theres just a bit play but if its set correctly that shouldnt turn on the lights.

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Not quite sure how that would work properly, but if it did for you then happy days. I had exactly the same setup (omp boss and steering angle sensor set correctly) and still had a traction control warning light. Lights went away as soon as I fitted a momo boss with the tabs.

 

[oreA]

I refitted mine with the steering wheel at the wrong angle, this was enough to set off the traction light. So it may be nothing to do with having the incorrect boss ?