Lachlan,
To check the oil pressure light circuit just remove the wire from the sender
unit and earth it and with the ignition ON the dash light should come on. If it
doesn't you may have a blown bulb but whatever it is it's no point changing the
sender if the circuit is stuffed.
regards
Terry
> How do I check the sender unit? If this is faulty, are they easy to
> replace, where can you get them from?
>
>
> >From: Justin Friedrichs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: RE: Oil light
> >Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 09:44:13 +0930
> >
> >
> >
> > Yep, the light should be on cause you would have no oil pressure
> >before you crank, also the light should come on or flicker when the car is
> >really cold( very low revs below 800). If the light doesn't work check the
> >oil pressure sender unit on the block and then the wiring from the sender
> >to
> >the dash, should be easily fixed!
> >
> > Good Luck
> > Justin
> > > Can anyone tell me if the oil light is supposed to be one when you turn
> > > the
> > > ignition key to "on" before cranking, in a 1600. I seem to recall that
> > > when
> > > I was previously working on my car the oil light would come on before
> > > cranking and then go out after the car started. Any help or advice
> > > appreciated.
> > > Thanks
> > > Lachlan
> > >
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