Oil light with SR20DET
12-22-2004, 05:23 PM
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Oil light with SR20DET
Alirght changed oil as of today, and filter so i go to start car, the Oil light will blink for 10 seconds and then go away, been doin this since 10:30am is it ok?
K&N Oil Filter
and redline 5w-30 synthetic oil, 4 quarts
K&N Oil Filter
and redline 5w-30 synthetic oil, 4 quarts
12-24-2004, 06:34 PM
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Re: Oil light with SR20DET
dude can ur oil temp sensor if u didnt fix it yet cause i had the same probably and my oil temp sensor was working but getting stuck . just like i think urs is.
12-24-2004, 06:37 PM
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Re: Oil light with SR20DET
sorry in english i meant to say dude check your oil temp sensor, if u didnt fix the problem yet cause i had the same problem and my oil temp sensor was working, but it was getting stuck sometimes. thats probably what it is. hit me up at 3351671 matt if u cant figure out what it is
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12-24-2004, 11:20 PM
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Re: Oil light with SR20DET
The oil light in the dash is usually just an idiot light, it receives an on or off signal from an oil pressure sending unit.
The way to really see if things are ok, is to hook up a oil pressure gauge/tester and check to see what its doing. If pressure is ok, more than likely its just the sending unit (they usually leak or give false readings like you described).
The way to really see if things are ok, is to hook up a oil pressure gauge/tester and check to see what its doing. If pressure is ok, more than likely its just the sending unit (they usually leak or give false readings like you described).
12-25-2004, 08:32 AM
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Re: Oil light with SR20DET
it is kinda rare for an OPS to just shit out. check your oil pressure with a known good gauge before making any assumptions. since you said it flickers for a few seconds....i would say its safe to say that you may have an issue. whether you have a filter that is leaking down (due to no check valve) or too thin of an oil....there is prolly an issue.
check that shit before you go any farther....there may be an issue that will cause problems.
check that shit before you go any farther....there may be an issue that will cause problems.
12-25-2004, 02:29 PM
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Re: Oil light with SR20DET
Originally Posted by Moriar
well i will pay someone 45$ to find out whats wrong with it...
I'd also get a gauge to check your actual oil pressure. Again, do not drive the car at all until this is resolved.