Brian 1947

I've just replaced the oil pressure warning light bulb behind the dash because it wasn't lighting when the ignition was switched on.
It still doesn't light !!! Anyone with any ideas why this might be?
thanks
Brian

scoobyboy

does it come on if you earth the lead going to the switch? if so the switch is up the creek

Brian 1947

Thanks for that Scoobyboy, I'lltry it. Just one minor detail- Where IS the oil pressure switch on the engine ???

Brian

Hanslow

Take a look here on chairk's website http://www.chiark.com/scooby/gauges_pressure.asp.

Should give you a good indication of where it is. You are looking for the thing that is at the top of the page

BugEyed

If you are replacing the switch, consider switching (opps, sorry) it for one that lights at a higher pressure. The standard one is next to useless - if it comes on when you are driving then your engine is already fugged, no point in backing off/slowing down etc.

Duncan

scoobyboy

it's down underneath the alternator with a single wire going to it you cant miss it

Brian 1947

Found it ! Earthed it !****** Still no light !!!!!!!
The car is now booked in for a local auto electrician to have a go.
I'll post the result.
Brian

Brian 1947

Success ! Three hours of autoelectrician and a break in the printed circuit behind the dash was found to be the cause, Repaired and all works as it should.
Brian