Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Oil Pressure Warning Light

Author: Robert Hawkes

Date: Feb 22, 2005, 12:31 PM

Post ID: 1718436128



Patrick, are motorcycle oil pressure switches generic or specific to each
brand of motorcycle? Thanks BOb

-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Hayes [mailto:peha-@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 12:26 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Oil Pressure Warning Light

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Keith Ruff wrote:
 there. Can it be my oil pressure switch is bad? Why else would that
bulb not light if I've got continuity and 12V is in the line?

Keith: That is exactly what is wrong. You have verified it by
measuring 12v at the switch. The circuit works when there is no oil
pressure and then the switch goes to ground through the engine case.
Obviously, your switch isn't closing. Pull the wire off and stick it to
the engine or head. I'll bet it lights right up then. Go get a switch.
They are absolutely notorious for failures. Five dead switches (maybe
more) for every bike that actually has a pressure failure.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

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