JordanC Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) Hi guys, Got into the supe after work today and turned the ignition to find both the red and amber oil warning lights lit up for pressure and levels. Checked the dipstick, it's a little off maximum but certainly isnt empty. Started the car up, once it had warmed up to temp both lights disappeared and never returned during my 14 miles home. Got home and turned the car off, thought i'd turn the key once to see if the lights came on and they've both re-appeared!! I'm a little worried. I'm a mechanical novice unfortunately (not for the want of trying!!) Cheers, Jordan Edited March 5, 2015 by JordanC (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Do you mean turn the key to the "on" position or start the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Do you mean turn the key to the "on" position or start the car? Well I turned it to on, they both lit up as usual and then I started the car and the red light disappeared but the amber remained lit until it had got up to temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Bazz Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) The solder joints behind the lights are a known weak point but usually the lights do not come on at all if they are broken/dried out. Might still be worth a check though as it's an easy to fix problem. Edited March 5, 2015 by P_Bazz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The solder joints behind the lights are a known weak point but usually the lights do not come on if they are broken/dried out. Might still be worth a check though as it's an easy to fix problem. - - - Updated - - - Well I turned it to on, they both lit up as usual and then I started the car and the red light disappeared but the amber remained lit until it had got up to temp. Ok, cool... Was just checking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Might be a loose earth or a faulty sensor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks gents, I'll give that a check first, dash off job I'm assuming?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Bazz Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks gents, I'll give that a check first, dash off job I'm assuming?? Nope, just the upper cowling, you need to take out 5 screws and gently pull it towards you. The lights cluster itself has one plug and two screws on the backside holding it to the cowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Nope, just the upper cowling, you need to take out 5 screws and gently pull it towards you. The lights cluster itself has one plug and two screws on the backside holding it to the cowl. Thank you bazz and to all of you guys for the help, best £10 I ever spent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Check the oil level when stone cold in the morning just for a double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The dipstick is 100% trustworthy. The electronic oil level sender and circuitry is NOT. The stick and a rag are your true friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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