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Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:43:17 -0600
...I revved to 2000 rpm, light and buzzer still off. I revved > again!! The instant the rpm hit 3000 the oil pressure light came...
Re: Blue foil tragedy
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 06:03:17 -0700
...be� missing high and low rpm oil pressure warning, > and evidently, charging warning -� if the battery symbol light doesn't come > on when you...
Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 May 2012 19:25:35 -0400
...Took it for a long drive, no sign of spurious lamp lightage. It's my theory that the oil pressure switch was soaked with...
Re: Oil Light / Buzzer despite NORMAL pressure
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 21 May 2003 20:19:18 -0700
...Just to be thorough, I replaced the > rear oil pressure switch, the one behind the belts and all of a sudden, the > oil light...
Re: OIL warning light up
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:44:01 EDT
...ONE more time !!! Dynamic oil pressure system. Sensor for the high oil pressure is connected to the RPMs. It only checks the high oil...
Re: oil pressure warning
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 4 May 2001 09:29:31 -0400
...oil pressure warning I have read several threads in the archives on this system, and also have some experience on it because I own...
Re: VDO Dual Sensor Oil Pressure Connections
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sat, 9 Oct 2004 20:49:59 -0700
...warning light. Just a note to let you know the dual sender signal to the idiot light trips at a little higher pressure than...
Re: [Syncro] Oil pressure switch
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 19:23:19 -0500
...Will get oil light warning at idle. You want grey, 028-919-081-A for directly off the oil pump. .9 Bar (12.7...
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 3 May 2019 10:36:38 -0400
...stock oil warning setup is a simple system why not fix it? > > > At least make sure to have a working warning light to get...
Fwd: RE: VDO Oil Pressure sender specs
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 21:29:10 -0800
...I'm still working on the little details of my oil pressure light mysteries....... When the engine really gets warm (over 10 mile and...
Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
Wed, 22 May 2002 20:33:12 EDT
...High-speed driving has often led to oil warning buzzer and light going off as I'm returning to idle on exit ramp. Switching...
Re: Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 11:30:09 -0400
It is quite common for the oil pressure warning to sound during some circumstances. It is also possible and common for the oil to...
Re: any guesses on oil light woes
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 05:44:21 -0800
...dozen I would like to add including oil pressure. I would not disable the warning lights though because they generate an interrupt to get...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 22:00:45 -0500
...No oil > >> buzzer • 20w50 and Mahle? filters. > >> > >> So, one might ask “Where there any unusual events that might trigger this sudden oil pressure light...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters- EGR
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 00:11:30 -0500
...Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Dennis, do you mean that most VWs do, or don't have EGR? I was...
Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:44:57 -0400
...things I did to resolve my oil pressure warning light issues was to remove the FRAM oil filter and replace it with the correct...
Oil Pressure Buzzer? After Tach Wiring.
Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
Mon, 16 May 2005 11:17:59 -0500
...But the oil pressure warning system has changed. Prior to the connection the oil light would flash at idle or low rpms, then it...
Re: instrument panel
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:36:18 -0700
...The important difference between them is how they control the oil pressure warning light. The longer answer is that they are very similar and...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 12:51:41 -0500
...No oil > > > > >> buzzer • 20w50 and Mahle? filters. > > > > >> > > > > >> So, one might ask “Where there any unusual events that might trigger this sudden oil pressure light...
Re: Blue foil tragedy
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:03:15 -0500
...be� missing high and low rpm oil pressure warning, > and evidently, charging warning -� if the battery symbol light doesn't come > on when you...
Re: Oil light and warning
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:19:55 -1000
...oil pressure guage kit ..I think they have one. On 11/18/2015 11:30 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > This light and warning horn...
Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:30:26 -0500
...Now the oil pressure > >light AND warning horn go off, just crusing anywhere. Smooth road, rough > >road, fast or slow, it just happens. It...
Re: Febi Val Lifters!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 5 Jun 2016 20:06:01 -0500
...A > health engine should be able to maintain close to 10 psi/1,000 rpm. > > BTW does the oil pressure warning light work? I...
Re: OIL warning light up
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:38:07 -0400
...There are two separate oil pressure alarms. One is triggered by the sensor on the crankshaft oil journal, on the bottom left side of...
Re: Oil Light Discovery-Fram Filters
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 5 Jan 2004 12:44:45 -0600
...Oil Light Discovery-Fram Filters >> >> >> .....The warning switch that sounds the buzzer >> > and flashes the light when the engine is running above 2,500...
Re: That oil buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 May 2015 20:50:29 -0400
...Fresh oil and filter. When we pull off an exit the oil buzzer goes off and warning light turn on. We stop, check the...
Re: Oilpressure LEDs
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 9 May 2000 17:52:58 -0700
...dim warning light). Will it suffice if I put a T in the Subaru oil >sensor hole and fit the low-pressure sensor at...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 19:22:31 -0700
...No oil >> buzzer • 20w50 and Mahle? filters. >> >> So, one might ask “Where there any unusual events that might trigger this sudden oil pressure light...
Re: Oil pressure warning
Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:41:51 +0200
...using FRAM oil filters and not a whimper from my oil light! (and yes, I DID connect up the oil pressure senders!) Regards Nigel...
Re: Vanagon Stereo Override?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 19:13:16 -0500
...connect the coil of an 87- 87a relay to coolant and oil >> pressure warning systems and relay switch to stereo positive power. As >> a...
Re: Oil pressure gremlin
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 10:57:09 -0500
...At a narrow range around >2000 RPM, the oil pressure warning light and buzzer come on. Above and >below this range there is no...
Re: why 2 oil switches (was: how engine oil degrades) oils)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:11:55 -0500
...Low oil pressure exists (below .3 bar), keeping .3 bar switch closed Oil light: Flashes Buzzer: Silent 2. Normal oil pressure exists (above .3...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:48:43 -0700
...The only outputs are the audible buzzer > and a signal to the oil light which blinks when pressure is sensed low. > > The logic board...
Re: I have a friend who needs help; he is stuck with a strange problem URGENT URGENT.
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 13 May 2002 15:42:02 -0400
...Glasses Prescription" light? Here is (to my recollection) the warning/indicator lights/LEDs VW has offered in the 1980's: Oil Pressure, Alternator/Charging...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:34:59 -0700
...The only outputs are the audible buzzer and a signal to the oil light which blinks when pressure is sensed low. The logic board...
Re: Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:55:07 -0400
...I hit the switch, the engine > started right up, oil pressure light went out. I noted no strange > sounds, and the oil pressure alarm...
Re: Oil Light Warning buzzer problem...help?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 26 May 2002 10:15:56 -0500
...COM> wrote: > > Hello All: > > I have a 1990 Carat... > > My oil warning light/buzzer occasionally goes on > > briefly after climbing a long hill. It...
Re: Oil buzzer coming on?
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sun, 6 Apr 2003 19:31:59 -0400
...This is an oil >pressure warning, isn't it? I am a bit rusty. Any clue as to what is going on >here? I...
Oil buzzer coming on?
Historical mailing list - digest Herbie Dave
Sun, 6 Apr 2003 19:26:16 EDT
...This is an oil pressure warning, isn't it? I am a bit rusty. Any clue as to what is going on here? I...
Re: Important extra gauges
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 8 Jan 1999 11:20:40 +0100
...Also, I had a very common pressure problem (many other drivers had this problem, too) that the oil pressure warning light goes on and...
Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 May 2012 20:26:19 -0400
...Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument. The warning light does turn on brightly, normally, with the ignition on before the engine has started. Until I get...
Re: Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - Shane Eddy
Thu, 23 May 2002 09:21:56 -0400
...High-speed driving > has often led to oil warning buzzer and light going off as I'm returning to > idle on exit ramp. Switching...
Re: Oil Light flashing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:54:11 -0500
...Haynes wrote: > '85 doesn;t have the high pressure sensor or the dynamic oil pressure warning system. Just the low sensor. Since the ligh...
Re: Oil pressure gremlin
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 12:43:38 -0600
...At a narrow range around 2000 RPM, the oil pressure warning light and buzzer come on. Above and below this range there is no...
Re: Oil pressure gauges and engine life
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 May 2012 14:15:33 -0400
...Both had a low oil >> level warning light in addition to the oil pressure gauge. The low >> oil level light > But they did have...
Need some Oil Pressure help
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Sat, 23 May 1998 11:49:50 EDT
...Are these low readings? Why I asked was I was getting the oil pressure warning light and buzzer intermittantly. It didn't come on...
Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:42:40 -0500
...Yes even that complicated dynamic oil pressure warning system can get your attention when nothing is really wrong. But most of the time they...
Re: Oil Light, '85
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 9 Jan 2008 18:03:20 -0800
...It's an on/off, yes or no warning light system. It is an electrical issue. Flickering however, would be an oil pressure issue...
Re: Febi Val Lifters!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jun 2016 21:08:03 -0400
...BTW does the oil pressure warning light work? I'll bet this is accompanied with a flickering oil pressure light at idle. Dennis > On...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
Historical mailing list - Ben
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 17:28:22 -0800
Brilliant, Jolly Rodgers! Can you really see which finger I'm wagging? Remind to 'share' with you on my Fakesbook page.😈 BenT sent from...
Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:20:58 -0800
...If the oil pressure warning light does not light up when turning the ignition on or if it does not go out after starting...
86+ cluster oil warning system
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:21:09 -0800
...When I start it up and rev it above 2000, the warning light > and buzzer come on. It certainly has enough oil pressure when...
Re: Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - Andre Duvall
Thu, 23 May 2002 18:33:13 -0400
...pit stop, I had the > unnerving experience of having the oil light and warning buzzer going off. > Shane > > 91 Carat > Shane,the same thing...
Re: .5 Bar ? VDO oil pres Sender okay?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:41:32 -0700
The .5 BAR sender will make the buzzer come on earlier as it is a warning of too low of oil pressure. .5 BAR...
Re: oil pressure placement and clutch
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Dec 1997 19:42:28 -0500
That oil pressure of 25 psi at 2000 rpm is why you were having problems with the oil pressure warning system. It was doing...
Warming Engine OIL
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:02:46 -0400 (EDT)
...Shortly after that the oil light would come on at idle, after running it hard under a load. WARNING!!! DO NOT USE 10w-30...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 23:34:25 -0500
...Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > That is silly. What, Ontario is worried about? light-pollution...
Re: oil pressure warning
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 3 May 2001 20:13:05 -0700
...oil pressure warning > I have read several threads in the archives on this system, and also have > some experience on it because I own...
Re: Found my Syncro project.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:58:10 -0700
You might want to try replacing it anyway but the output of the voltage stabilizer does not go to the oil pressure warning circuit...
Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:41:21 -0700
...make it now? >> >> 1. lights left on buzzer >> 2. key in left in ignition buzzer >> 3. low oil pressure buzzer >> 4. hand brake on...