Flickering Oil Light
10-30-2003, 04:16 PM
#16
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
Bob wrote:
>
> Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
>
> Thanks
Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested. However,
if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
it.
Eric
>
> Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
>
> Thanks
Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested. However,
if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
it.
Eric
10-30-2003, 04:16 PM
#17
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
Bob wrote:
>
> Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
>
> Thanks
Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested. However,
if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
it.
Eric
>
> Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
>
> Thanks
Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested. However,
if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
it.
Eric
10-30-2003, 04:34 PM
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
gather the pump is in the pan?
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:3FA17FAE.C62A587B@spam.now...
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
> there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested.
However,
> if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
> ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
> screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
> it.
>
> Eric
gather the pump is in the pan?
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:3FA17FAE.C62A587B@spam.now...
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
> there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested.
However,
> if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
> ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
> screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
> it.
>
> Eric
10-30-2003, 04:34 PM
#19
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
gather the pump is in the pan?
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:3FA17FAE.C62A587B@spam.now...
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
> there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested.
However,
> if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
> ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
> screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
> it.
>
> Eric
gather the pump is in the pan?
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:3FA17FAE.C62A587B@spam.now...
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
> there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested.
However,
> if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
> ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
> screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
> it.
>
> Eric
10-30-2003, 04:34 PM
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
gather the pump is in the pan?
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:3FA17FAE.C62A587B@spam.now...
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
> there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested.
However,
> if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
> ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
> screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
> it.
>
> Eric
gather the pump is in the pan?
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:3FA17FAE.C62A587B@spam.now...
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
> there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested.
However,
> if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
> ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
> screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
> it.
>
> Eric
10-30-2003, 04:34 PM
#21
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
gather the pump is in the pan?
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:3FA17FAE.C62A587B@spam.now...
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
> there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested.
However,
> if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
> ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
> screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
> it.
>
> Eric
gather the pump is in the pan?
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:3FA17FAE.C62A587B@spam.now...
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
> there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested.
However,
> if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
> ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
> screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
> it.
>
> Eric
10-30-2003, 04:48 PM
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
Bob wrote:
>
> It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
> gather the pump is in the pan?
First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.
Eric
>
> It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
> gather the pump is in the pan?
First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.
Eric
10-30-2003, 04:48 PM
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
Bob wrote:
>
> It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
> gather the pump is in the pan?
First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.
Eric
>
> It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
> gather the pump is in the pan?
First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.
Eric
10-30-2003, 04:48 PM
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
Bob wrote:
>
> It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
> gather the pump is in the pan?
First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.
Eric
>
> It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
> gather the pump is in the pan?
First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.
Eric
10-30-2003, 04:48 PM
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Re: Flickering Oil Light
Bob wrote:
>
> It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
> gather the pump is in the pan?
First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.
Eric
>
> It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
> gather the pump is in the pan?
First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.
Eric
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