watty1974
29-03-2010, 10:26 AM
Hi there,
I am having a issue with my oil light on my 84 Mk1 GTI, for some reason it is always on, i have tried changing the sensors. i have also removed the clocks to check behind, and cant see any problems. This car is very rarely used, although i start it most months, due to this i removed the sump to check the strainer but this looks clear.
My question is would anyone consider replacing the oil pump whilst the sump is off? This little problem has me baffled me and any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Just to confirm there are only two oil pressure switches on this car? I am convinced that its not the oil pump, however i just wanted to be sure and thought i may change it just to be safe. The car has covered 110k with history so i guess it would be rare for oil pump failure.
I have disconnected the both senders / switches one on the left of the head and one on the oil filter housing and I'm still getting the oil light, however because the sump is off i cant start it, but i think even without those two connected i shouldn't have the light on at all engine on or off??
I think this is an electrical problem or the clocks maybe???
Sorry for all the questions!!!!
I am having a issue with my oil light on my 84 Mk1 GTI, for some reason it is always on, i have tried changing the sensors. i have also removed the clocks to check behind, and cant see any problems. This car is very rarely used, although i start it most months, due to this i removed the sump to check the strainer but this looks clear.
My question is would anyone consider replacing the oil pump whilst the sump is off? This little problem has me baffled me and any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Just to confirm there are only two oil pressure switches on this car? I am convinced that its not the oil pump, however i just wanted to be sure and thought i may change it just to be safe. The car has covered 110k with history so i guess it would be rare for oil pump failure.
I have disconnected the both senders / switches one on the left of the head and one on the oil filter housing and I'm still getting the oil light, however because the sump is off i cant start it, but i think even without those two connected i shouldn't have the light on at all engine on or off??
I think this is an electrical problem or the clocks maybe???
Sorry for all the questions!!!!