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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rubberdubber on 28 November 2008, 10:19

Title: Oil Light on
Post by: rubberdubber on 28 November 2008, 10:19

Hi all

Wondering if anyone can give me a quick bit of info.  Im going to see a mk2 golf gti 1.8 8v this afternoon, the seller has told me that the oil temperature light is on and he just thinks its a faulty sensor.  Ive never had a mk2 before but im fairly sure they dont have an oil temp light!  So im thinking its the oil light that is on.  Im going to take a new sensor with me and try it before i part any cash and was just wondering if there easy to get too? Can i get on it with a spanner and what size will i need?

many thanks in advance

Title: Re: Oil Light on
Post by: Jay on 28 November 2008, 10:38

This may sound daft but check the oil level, that might be the reason it's on  :smiley:

I've gotta rush out now so can't check the Haynes but I'm sure someone else will be along shortly.

Title: Re: Oil Light on
Post by: rubjonny on 28 November 2008, 10:40

if the light is on at idle then its the one on the side o the head, if its on + buzzer over 1.8-2k ish rpm its the high pressure one on the filter housing.  Cant recall off hand the size of it, just bring a big adjustible spanner with you!  Might be 24mm, just take all your big sockets  :grin:

Title: Re: Oil Light on
Post by: JC on 28 November 2008, 11:24

gotta say, unless its a BARGAIN, or the must have spec you want, theres plenty of other GTi's out there  :wink:

Title: Re: Oil Light on
Post by: sidecarphil on 28 November 2008, 18:02

i bought mine with the oil light flickering when engine was hot

changed the oil and filter with a genuine one and it's as good as gold now :)