Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:09:50 -0400
Reply-To: A J I <flavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From: A J I <flavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: issues with oi; alarm and temp light
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The switch I got from bus depot was 068-919-081 oil switch 11187. Since I
told them what it was for, model and what it was doing, I am guessing they
shipped the proper one. They originally sent me the one for air cooled and
had to ship the right one. I dont know if it is an aftermarket or a dealer
item that they are reselling. I thought my problems were cured when I
replaced it.
Thanks,
A J
On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 8:33 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:
> One common reason for problems with the oil pressure alarm circuit is
> having the wrong sender installed near the water pump (BTDT). If you
> got a replacement from a dealer, it is probable that they gave you the
> wrong one, because it is listed wrong on their info. You should have
> the 0.9 bar sensor, not the 1.2 or 1.8 one. Check this first, then
> address the flashing temp light which is probably unrelated.
>
> Larry A.
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 6:53 AM, A J I <flavanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On my 91 auto GL I have a recurring problem that seems to have no
> specific
> > solution that I can find. After driving for awhile the oil light will
> come
> > on and the alarm will sound. This will go away after a bit or if I shut
> off
> > the van and sometimes if I turn a corner, There are times when the temp
> > indicator will also flash but the indicator never even reaches the level
> of
> > the flashing light. This too will go away with either a restart or if
> > ignored will just stop. This is out of the blue both starting and
> stopping
> > although it never happens before the motor warms up. Sometimes these will
> > "go off" together sometimes not but always will quit if ingored after
> > several minutes. I am thinking wiring gremlins but not sure how to wring
> out
> > the system.
> > I have already replaced the oil sending unit down next to the water pump,
> > the old one was leaking. This motor has no oil leaks, none andis clean as
> > new.I cannot see anywhere where water has or would be leaking so I am
> > guessing it is a wiring bug but dont know where to look. Im guessing the
> > sending unit on the top of the water reserve tank may be flaky or have a
> > bad/bare wire but the wiring looks good with just a quick check. I have
> > checked the ground on the firewall and it is secure. I will probably
> > disconnect everything there and sand it all and reconnect but wouldnt
> think
> > that would cure this problem.
> > I have already removed the instrument cluster when installing the new
> master
> > and checked all the contacts. Made sure they were all there and not
> rubbed
> > or scratched off and that the contact was good so I figure that end will
> be
> > good but maybe there is something else to check?
> > Any help or opinions appreciated.
> >
> > A J
> >
>
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