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Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« on: 25 October 2010, 01:38:42 »
Glitch or problem...?

Whenever I start the engine, all the warning lamps (eml, battery voltage & oil pressure) extinguish simultaneousy. The ABS, TC & something else (can't remember) extinguish with ignition switched on.

Since disconnecting & reconnecting battery a few days ago, my oil pressure lamp remains lit for about 1-2 seconds after starting engine? eml & battery lamps extinguish simultaneously then brief pause before oil pressure lamp goes out  :-/

It never comes on when driving but has never behaved like this before? Don't know if it's a symptom of a problem or just a glitch? Does this on cold start or hot start. Engine oil level is fine (max line on dip stick)...

any ideas welcome  :y
« Last Edit: 25 October 2010, 03:09:46 by silvercross1 »
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #1 on: 25 October 2010, 08:18:56 »
I think this is completely normal.  Actually this should be more correct than when it extinguishes immediately.
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #2 on: 25 October 2010, 09:44:24 »
That sounds a bit excessive, assuming you haven't just changed the oil filter etc.

What condition is oil in? Might be worth checking oil strainer...
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #3 on: 25 October 2010, 09:52:46 »
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That sounds a bit excessive, assuming you haven't just changed the oil filter etc.

What condition is oil in? Might be worth checking oil strainer...

Agreed. Better safe than sorry.

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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2010, 10:04:48 »
i would say that light going off about 2 secs when cold i e first start of day is perfectly normal even if warm its not exessive 2 sec ( 1 ,2) fine i would say
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #5 on: 25 October 2010, 21:06:11 »
Thanks guy's,

TB Wrote:
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That sounds a bit excessive, assuming you haven't just changed the oil filter etc.

What condition is oil in? Might be worth checking oil strainer...

Oil condition is good... oil & filter change last month. I will check the oil strainer but......... don't know where its? or how to check it?  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;)

Stevie boy  :y
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #6 on: 25 October 2010, 21:11:49 »
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Thanks guy's,

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That sounds a bit excessive, assuming you haven't just changed the oil filter etc.

What condition is oil in? Might be worth checking oil strainer...

Oil condition is good... oil & filter change last month. I will check the oil strainer but......... don't know where its? or how to check it?  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;)

Stevie boy  :y

on the end of the oil pick up inside your lower sump pan. Just a load of M6 bolts & grey sealant/glue holding it in place.
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #7 on: 25 October 2010, 21:27:37 »
Thanks Andy, will have to run it to the garage tomorrow & put it up on a ramp... does this mean draining off my new oil before removing?  :-/
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #8 on: 25 October 2010, 21:29:29 »
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....... does this mean draining off my new oil before removing?  :-/

Afraid so  :(
Nothing to stop you from putting it back in again.  :y :y
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #9 on: 25 October 2010, 21:34:20 »
true  ;)
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #10 on: 25 October 2010, 21:47:25 »
Just a question... if any crap has got into breather system  or crankcase itself (following work on plenum), would this cause any oil pressure problems?
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Re: Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ???
« Reply #11 on: 26 October 2010, 10:13:48 »
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Just a question... if any crap has got into breather system  or crankcase itself (following work on plenum), would this cause any oil pressure problems?

not really unless any particles have attached to said oil strainer
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