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Date:         Sun, 1 Jul 2007 15:33:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Ryan <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ryan <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      UPDATE Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
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Well I did the Bentley troubleshooting procedure last night and today (backwards I pulled the cluster and tested it inside last night). When doing the instrument cluster troubleshooting I get 0.73 volts at terminals 2 & 3. I read this as 0 volts and either faulty printed circuit or control unit. (right?) Today I look under the "hood" and see evidence of some past trauma to the pressure switch harness connector. It is mickey-moused with duct tape and what not. When I put the key in the on position the warning led lights and then goes out. When I start the engine and disconnect and ground the .3 bar wire the light comes on, when I disconnect the .9 bar wire and rev the engine.....nothing. Since my tach doesnt work, my speedo is held on with one screw, and a mounting tab is broke off the cluster I think my best bet is to find a good cluster. I readily admit I don't know how to trace the printed circuit for continuity. Am I sounding reasonable? Does anyone have a good cluster for sale?

Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Donalds" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 2:06 PM Subject: Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...

> 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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