Oil warning light

foxhole · Apr 7th, 2009, 12:43

Light comes on when taking right hand corners [or roundabouts] but goes out immediately you straighten up, oil level fine and recent oil change [was a problem before the oil change].

coupeboy · Apr 7th, 2009, 21:59

How many miles on the clock? - the oil (pressure) light illuminates to show low oil pressure which could be caused by pick-up starvation (blocked pickup filter in sump or low level), worn oil pump or faulty pressure switch. Since you have correct oil level you could try a new pressure switch first. The significance of the light illuminating on a corner suggests oil level is low and sloshing to one side in the sump exposing the pump pickup/filter. Definitely check your level is correct first (clean the dipstick if gungy). Has anybody removed the sump and messed around with the pick-up pipe/filter?

foxhole · Apr 8th, 2009, 10:59

Oil level is definately ok, a little over full if anything.Where do I find pressure switch?

foxhole · Apr 16th, 2009, 14:35

Pressure switch location folks?

Apr 7th, 2009, 12:43	#1
foxhole XC90 54 plate dark green. Last Online: May 29th, 2024 19:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: london	Oil warning light Light comes on when taking right hand corners [or roundabouts] but goes out immediately you straighten up, oil level fine and recent oil change [was a problem before the oil change].

Apr 7th, 2009, 21:59	#2
coupeboy Senior Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2019 08:50 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Preston	How many miles on the clock? - the oil (pressure) light illuminates to show low oil pressure which could be caused by pick-up starvation (blocked pickup filter in sump or low level), worn oil pump or faulty pressure switch. Since you have correct oil level you could try a new pressure switch first. The significance of the light illuminating on a corner suggests oil level is low and sloshing to one side in the sump exposing the pump pickup/filter. Definitely check your level is correct first (clean the dipstick if gungy). Has anybody removed the sump and messed around with the pick-up pipe/filter?

Apr 8th, 2009, 10:59	#3
foxhole XC90 54 plate dark green. Last Online: May 29th, 2024 19:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: london	Oil level is definately ok, a little over full if anything.Where do I find pressure switch?

Apr 16th, 2009, 14:35	#4
foxhole XC90 54 plate dark green. Last Online: May 29th, 2024 19:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: london	Pressure switch location folks?

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