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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: Desmond Beattie on June 16, 2013, 13:00:38
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Hi all.
Problem of oil pressure lamp taking 3 seconds to go out on initial start up.
I know this topic has been discussed before but I would like to know if this happens to all crdis or is it due to a faulty non return valve allowing oil to drain back into the sump. My dealer says it is normal but I am not convinced as on all other cars I have had the light went out immediately on start up. I have also noticed that it does not take too long after stopping before the same issue is there on restart. Usually if left for an hour. If this is a non return problem then there must be unusual wear taking place every time we start these cars
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From memory when i had my crdi it varied depending on when i started the car.
After overnight lay up it would take longer than during day when in constant use.
Same with current petrol engine
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Welcome Desmond, Can't recall our CRDi taking that long (but it was nearly 3 years ago we swapped it) :Pout:
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In my i30 too, they oil pressure lamp is always the last one to go out. It takes longer than the glow-plug-lamp for example. So I guess it's normal.