teta Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 my oil pressure warning light started to remain on when i start the car but only for 2-3 seconds,when i switch off, & restart its off immediatly,so i have the oil pump change & still take 2-3 secs to switch of on the 1st start,do i need to worry,what might cause it to do this thnks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 have you a mechanics oil pressure gauge to test your pomp ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Might be a faulty pressure switch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teta Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 have you a mechanics oil pressure gauge to test your pomp ?? dont know but when i have one around i connect it when i have some free time & check how much it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 ya but look up the service spec online or in a book of what it does hot cold and at sertain rpm etc etc there is more to it then just hooking the gauge to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teta Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Might be a faulty pressure switch. been checking online & the 2-3secs delay can be cause by the pressure switch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teta Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 ya but look up the service spec online or in a book of what it does hot cold and at sertain rpm etc etc there is more to it then just hooking the gauge to it yes i have the spec,will leave it for future reference Oil pressure: Non-VVT-i engines: At idle speed................................................................................... 0.29 bar min At 3000 rpm.................................................................................... 2.45 to 4.9 bar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teta Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 ya but look up the service spec online or in a book of what it does hot cold and at sertain rpm etc etc there is more to it then just hooking the gauge to it yes i have the spec,will leave it for future reference Oil pressure: Non-VVT-i engines: At idle speed................................................................................... 0.29 bar min At 3000 rpm.................................................................................... 2.45 to 4.9 bar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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