my take on this was a wire that has a worn threw and sets off the alarm on the rare occasion at idle . Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 6:47 AM Subject: Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
> Once the high pressure warning is activated, it remains on until the > system see the high pressure switch satisfied or the ignition is reset. My > bet is that as you come down to idle, the circuit is activating on low > pressure while still above the rpm set point. This is most likely > happening after the highway drive or hill climb. Since it is intermittent, > my bet is a marginal oil pressure problem. > > Check the oil level and are you using the proper viscosity? Oil level > should be between the marks, not at or above the full mark. Yes, this > makes a difference. It is also possible the pressure switch is a bit > flaky. Also make sure the cooling system is running properly. High water > temp will make for high oil temps. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Ryan Shawley > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:24 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Oil Pressure System Confusion... > > Regarding the dynamic pressure warning system on the 86 and ups; I get a > flashing light and buzzer scenario at idle once in a blue moon, according > to everything I've run across this means, uh nothing? The buzzer > shouldn't buzz at low RPM right? (assuming true warning). I plan on > running through the Bentley troubleshooting tomorrown but I feel like I'm > going crazy. So if I get this right for true low pressure the light will > come on at low RPM and the light and buzzer at high RPM? |
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