Fatboy+FZS Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Anybody know if the oil pressure light should come on with ignition or just when there is a problem. If it should turn on what could cause it not to ? Thanks Mike 2000 Yamaha FZS 600 in Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Anybody know if the oil pressure light should come on with ignition or just when there is a problem. If it should turn on what could cause it not to ? Thanks Mike 2000 Yamaha FZS 600 in Black an oil pressure lamp should be lit when the engine is not running, as the oil will have no pressure. It's a kind of safety check, if it is not illuminating at this time, it probably isn't going to illuminate when the engine does lose oil-pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy+FZS Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 an oil pressure lamp should be lit when the engine is not running, as the oil will have no pressure. It's a kind of safety check, if it is not illuminating at this time, it probably isn't going to illuminate when the engine does lose oil-pressure. Thanks for the reply, any thoughts as why it doesnt light, engine runs smooth and doesnt burn oil, as far as I am aware. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YPVS TONE Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Have you got a owners manual for the bike ? If not try here : http://www.ymenvom.nl/new/manuals/U5DME4.PDF The oil light is an Oil Level light Not an Oil pressure light. To check the system is Ok put the kill switch to the Run Position, Turn the main ignition switch on making sure the engine is in neutral and press the starter switch. The oil light should come on then go out when the engine starts and you release the starter switch. Remember as it is an oil level light it can come on when braking or accelerating hard as per the above manual page 3-3 .If the light comes on under normal riding check the level via the sight glass or dipstick .Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy+FZS Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks Tony, that is what I suspected after looking at a manual and not finding an oil pressure switch, just an oil level switch. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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