Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 18:46:06 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Oil Pressure light question
Warren wrote: > I have a Saab 900 2.0 CSE (LPT). I got stuck in a traffic jam for about an > hour.Once I got out of the jam I noticed that the oil pressure light was on > so I stopped, left the car for a while and then checked the oil levels. > > The oil level was half way between the low and high, also had good colour > etc. I topped it up a little and then restarted the car but the light stays > on. I cant get the car to a garage until Monday as they are all shut now so > wanted to know if there are know problems with the oil sensors etc on the > model or what the cause could be as the levels all look fine. There are three possible causes that I can think of: [1] A faulty oil pressure switch (sensor). Easy to test by attaching an external pressure gauge. Alternatively, a faulty connection to the switch. [2] A blockage near the oil pressure switch causing it to register a low reading. [3] A blockage somewhere else, or failure of the oil pump, causing a real low oil pressure. If this is the case, then driving the car could very easily fry your engine. You don't mention the mileage of the car - what is it? Either way, unless you feel confident in doing some troubleshooting, get your car to a garage. I personally wouldn't drive a car in that condition, I'd want to know the reason first. It doesn't take long to ruin your crank bearings. -- Grunff
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