[Vwdiesel] Eurovan OIL idiot light?

[Maynard Southard]

Had similar problem with oil light on Sluggo. Engine had overheated when a
hose blew. After repairing hose and flushing cooling system, I noticed the
oil light stayed lit. I checked oil level and found it was low. Hmmm.
Thought maybe the overheating had caused the oil & bearings to overheat and
burn off. Topped off oil, but oil light stayed lit. Now I was suspecting oil
pump damage and was all ready to order replacement from bus depot. However,
just before ordering I figured I should check oil pressure sender first (how
could overheating cause it to go bad?) I had a spare that had been sitting
on the shelf for years. Swapped in the spare sensor (yes, it was the correct
psi). No more oil light. Never had any more trouble.

Maynard

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rolf Pechukas [mailto:rbp at 4u2bu.org] 
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 9:10 PM
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Cc: ev_update at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Eurovan OIL idiot light?
> 
> does anyone know what triggers the blinking/beeping oil idiot 
> light on a '93 Eurovan DIESEL?
> 
> is it low pressure? low level? inadequate circulation? high 
> temperature?
> 
> I am having an issue 
> (http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/159605551/m/87
> 21026712) and need to know exactly what triggers this
> 
> thanks
> -- 
> 
> Rolf in MA
>