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Ryuzaki
15-06-2011, 10:37 PM
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9186/genthumbsphp.jpg

The one highlighted in the red box, what is this light?

EDIT: Also what is this light?

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8303/imag0176x.jpg
grifty
15-06-2011, 11:14 PM
oil pressure by the looks of it.
TheSaint
16-06-2011, 01:13 AM
oil pressure - the light will come on or blink if there is a problem with the oil pressure - indicative of either old/bad oil, the pressure sensor is dying or the oil pump is on the way out
aaronng
16-06-2011, 07:55 AM
Or a serious low oil level (although by the time this lights up due to low oil, it is too late, damage has been done).
Ryuzaki
16-06-2011, 06:21 PM
Sometimes it comes on for a second or two at ignition then goes away?
TheSaint
16-06-2011, 06:38 PM
most likely its a problem with the oil pressure sensor - i had the same thing

have it replaced and monitor it - if its not the sensor than the oil pump will most likely need replacing
Ryuzaki
16-06-2011, 07:45 PM
Hmm.. is there any way I can find out for sure?

Is there some other symptoms that might be caused by a bad oil pressure sensor?
TheSaint
16-06-2011, 07:47 PM
not really - i started with the cheapest option and worked my way up - replacing the sensor fixed the problem for me

these items are only designed to last so many hours/kms of use
Ryuzaki
16-06-2011, 07:56 PM
Alright, am I looking for anything in particular to buy a new sensor?
TheSaint
16-06-2011, 08:21 PM
goto mechanic - ask for oil pressure sensor replacement ... done

or ask for a general diagnostic - tell them the problem etc with the light

they may find other problems like a faulty oil pump etc
grifty
19-06-2011, 02:26 PM
Sometimes it comes on for a second or two at ignition then goes away?

This is normal because when you leave the car off all the oil sinks down to the sump, when you start it it takes about 1-2 seconds to get up to normal oil pressure.
markismaximus
19-06-2011, 02:36 PM
This is normal because when you leave the car off all the oil sinks down to the sump, when you start it it takes about 1-2 seconds to get up to normal oil pressure.

Its not the fact the oil is all in the sump its that the oil pump is no longer running to pump the oil. thats why the oil light is always on before cranking the ignition
TheSaint
19-06-2011, 03:54 PM
it shouldnt stay on for more than a few seconds after start up - more than 5-10seconds and there may be a problem
grifty
19-06-2011, 06:05 PM
Its not the fact the oil is all in the sump its that the oil pump is no longer running to pump the oil. thats why the oil light is always on before cranking the ignition

thanks for the correction :)
Ryuzaki
21-06-2011, 07:29 PM
Its not the fact the oil is all in the sump its that the oil pump is no longer running to pump the oil. thats why the oil light is always on before cranking the ignition

So is it normal for it to be on for a second after ignition?
grifty
21-06-2011, 07:30 PM
yes it is normal.
Ryuzaki
25-06-2011, 11:57 PM
EDIT: Another dash light question up
gumus89
26-06-2011, 12:38 AM
I wish I could see it better. But a preliminary guess would be the check engine light (CEL). It would come on if the ecu detects a fault.
Ryuzaki
26-06-2011, 06:06 PM
I wish I could see it better. But a preliminary guess would be the check engine light (CEL). It would come on if the ecu detects a fault.

I don't think it is CEL...

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9186/genthumbsphp.jpg

The light between Fuel & Boot at the bottom right is CEL?
TheSaint
26-06-2011, 06:18 PM
see here ...

http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/engine-transmission-powertrain/143642-what-does-light-mean-dashboard