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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Guy on 07 June 2011, 14:16

Title: oil light coming on
Post by: Guy on 07 June 2011, 14:16

sup... this is for my old 8v

been told that the oil warning light is coming on when cold... it appears after about a minute

if the engine/ignition is switched off and the car si restarted the oil light does not appear again?

oil has been checked... seems fine and about half full

Title: Re: oil light coming on
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 07 June 2011, 15:05

Any other symtoms? such as engine rattling?
Its probably a faulty sensor, but worth getting the pressure checked for piece of mind.

Title: Re: oil light coming on
Post by: Len on 07 June 2011, 15:08

If its only half full then top up!

Title: Re: oil light coming on
Post by: Adam on 07 June 2011, 17:24

My old mk3 8v did this transpired to be the ignition switch. Replaced that and it never did it again where as it was doing it 3-4 times a week.

Title: Re: oil light coming on
Post by: tweed on 07 June 2011, 17:33

First thing I would try is more oil. Once the engine is started and oil sprayed everywhere, there might not be enough in a sump, hence oil light.

Title: Re: oil light coming on
Post by: Guy on 07 June 2011, 18:42

did tell him to top up... if it still continues will report back :)