icenian
Tuned and Synch'ed
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The oil pressure warning light on my V7C has failed suddenly, not coming on (even when it should, when the engine is not running).
It was fine until it went into the workshop for the routine 12 month service. On leaving, it flickered a little when the ignition was on before starting up (i.e. should have been on). I didn't think too much of it, as it has been a wee bit temperamental when wet before. Next day, it won't light up at all (apart from when I first turn the ignition on, when all the dash lights come on and the needles do that sweeping thing).
I'd be grateful if anyone could help me with 3 questions...
1 - Am I right in thinking the switch closes the circuit, so if there's a dirty connection or a break in the wire, the light won't come on?
2 - It's an oil pressure switch, so provided there's enough oil in the bike it should be fine to ride?
(I suppose in theory the oil level could be OK, but an oil pump failure could lead to low pressure, but that seems unlikely on a 000 mile bike...)
3 - The oil level looks a bit high to me. There's no way that could affect the switch is there, when the engine isn't running?
Thanks!
tim
It was fine until it went into the workshop for the routine 12 month service. On leaving, it flickered a little when the ignition was on before starting up (i.e. should have been on). I didn't think too much of it, as it has been a wee bit temperamental when wet before. Next day, it won't light up at all (apart from when I first turn the ignition on, when all the dash lights come on and the needles do that sweeping thing).
I'd be grateful if anyone could help me with 3 questions...
1 - Am I right in thinking the switch closes the circuit, so if there's a dirty connection or a break in the wire, the light won't come on?
2 - It's an oil pressure switch, so provided there's enough oil in the bike it should be fine to ride?
(I suppose in theory the oil level could be OK, but an oil pump failure could lead to low pressure, but that seems unlikely on a 000 mile bike...)
3 - The oil level looks a bit high to me. There's no way that could affect the switch is there, when the engine isn't running?
Thanks!
tim