Also thought mine was the sensor. Do you think i should get it checked? Our explains more about cookies and you can change your settings at any time. Can you give me your opinion? Any help or insight would be much appreciated. Vince Hi Vince, I have an '89 Cabriolet, 1. The gasket looks like it's unidirectional, but flipping it over blocks a small oil feed line to the head. I have also changed the oil filter since the problem, also note i did a 5000km 20w40 oil. You need all the metal you can get to carry off the….
They will know how to do this if they are reputable. Would it matter what oil filter I'm using? It also helps to remove contaminants, and in some cases may condition seals to extend the life of the engine. As a side note, not sure if it's related, but figured I would share the info. I've driven probably 2000kms on - standard urban driving. Do you think I have faulty switches??? The bulbs are replaced from the inside of the trunk or beneath the hood for the head lights. The generic ones have been reported to sometimes not flow enough and trigger the sensor. I'll certainly contact my mechanic for actual numbers and try to run the diagnostics myself, but I am confused.
What could be the issue. On the other hand, it could have just been a 1-off fault and it will never happen again. The car was overheating, because the fan was only starting to cycle really now. It is now fixed and car is usually at 90º. Stationary industrial engines certainly, but I can't imagine any car manufacturer taking the safety risk.
After 35 years there may be some loose solder joints on the cluster or some corrosion between the cluster and the harness plug. Unfortunately engine damage due to low oil pressure is not so cheap! Changed the head gasket and bolts, etc. Even whilst driving for a short period, but once i drive a longer distance, the buzzer comes on. Car was sent in for a major service and I suspected the oil pick ups being blocked. Weird problem started occurring shortly after an oil change.
Ian Ive had similar experiences and know several ways to get rid of that pesky buzzer, in a safe reliable fashion. Vince You have helped me with the timing a year or so. On the other hand, it could have just been a 1-off fault and it will never happen again. And have it shipped over in 10 days time. A test light between the sensor and the positive battery terminal should be off at warm idle and come on as you rev the engine, if the sensor on the flange is working properly. .
This website uses cookies Volkswagen uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. Probably explains the diesel noise I was wondering about. Just have another question, which you don't mention here. Car runs nicely,engine sounds good,but since i installed the head,i'm suddenly getting the oil buzzer problem when i've driven the car hard for about 30miles,rev it,and it goes away. Oil also seems to be leaking at a slow rate.
These indicator lights can be concerning, but not all of them are bad. Oil level ok: Please contact roadside assistance on Oil level not ok: Add more oil until it is at the correct level refer to owners manual or seek professional assistance. Oil runs at around 107-108deg C maximum, is that fine or needs to be below 100? I was thinking of putting 10w-30 for summer and 5w-30 for winter? It should work one of two ways. Arthur checked the oil after i bought the car it was fine not overfilled, so i believe its the oil pump? Oil pick ups were cleaned and got the car back and been driving it hard with no issues. Hence, a warning system that knows the difference: Schematically, the system looks like this: Troubleshooting: Now that we understand the dual-sensor of the oil warning system troubleshooting is pretty straight forward: - a flashing light, by itself, is the function of the low pressure sensor on the head - a flashing light and buzzer are a function of the high-pressure sensor on the filter flange.
Best bet: follow the steps one by one and it should become apparent where the issue is. I would think the first thing the shop would have done was check the sensor's? Given the age of the engine and the fact that you said it overheated my guess is that you do in fact have oil pressure that's on the low side. Remember, ignoring serious warning lights can cause problems, so if necessary, have these warning indicators checked out as soon as possible. Low pressure side reads 15 at 2000 rpms. Idk what the problem is.