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Oil warning light
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31 Aug 2023 19:55 #250601
by nogbad
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My wife's 2019 Jimny had 4th service at weekend at the Suzuki garage,we drove the fifty miles home no problem, she got car out of garage today and oil warning light stayed on she took it down road to shops then came home the warning light still on.I checked oil level when I got home which was fine and everything looks ok, the cars only done 5k and never had a problem going to phone the garage up in morning but has anyone any ideas what could be wrong plz.
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31 Aug 2023 20:58 #250605
by Soeley
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I would guess the garage didn't reset the service light (oil light is used as service reminder).
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31 Aug 2023 21:31 - 31 Aug 2023 21:33 #250606
by fordem
Can you tell me where you found this please, there is no mention of it in my owner's manual (or if there is I haven't found it), and given the risk of engine damage if the oil pressure light is ignored, I can't see any vehicle manufacturer in their right mind doing it this way.
Here's what my owner's manual says...
I've had oil pressure light switches fail, and since the car has been driven without a problem, it's quite likely that this is what has happened, but I would strongly suggest that the car not be driven until it has been checked, as if in fact there is an oil pressure issue, engine damage can occur.
I wouldn't risk driving the car to the garage, the last time I had it happen, (it has happened more than once) I got the garage to send a mechanic out.
Replied by fordem on topic Oil warning light
I would guess the garage didn't reset the service light (oil light is used as service reminder).
Can you tell me where you found this please, there is no mention of it in my owner's manual (or if there is I haven't found it), and given the risk of engine damage if the oil pressure light is ignored, I can't see any vehicle manufacturer in their right mind doing it this way.
Here's what my owner's manual says...
I've had oil pressure light switches fail, and since the car has been driven without a problem, it's quite likely that this is what has happened, but I would strongly suggest that the car not be driven until it has been checked, as if in fact there is an oil pressure issue, engine damage can occur.
I wouldn't risk driving the car to the garage, the last time I had it happen, (it has happened more than once) I got the garage to send a mechanic out.
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01 Sep 2023 05:29 #250611
by Finners
Replied by Finners on topic Oil warning light
As others have said could be the switch , but don’t drive it , have you got AA or other breakdown coverage, or failing that get the garage out to look at it ,
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01 Sep 2023 06:18 #250613
by mlines
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re:Oil warning light
What colour is the warning.
Yellow = service light
Red = oil pressure/level
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Yellow = service light
Red = oil pressure/level
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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01 Sep 2023 12:33 #250619
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Replied by nogbad on topic Re:Oil warning light
The garage says the warning light just needs switching of and it's ok to drive, will check color tonight when I get home .was going to drive the car back to garage tomorrow morning but after reading the comments here unsure now
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