no oil light

floydsz1 · #1 PostAuthor: **floydsz1** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:30 pm

Just bought a z1b. the oil light doesnt come on. (bulb is ok) engine runs fine though. I get 12 volts to the wire that goes to the switch. does the switch earth the wire when the engine is not running so making the bulb come on.
I have removed the switch. it does'nt seem to make any difference if i do a continuity test on the switch, ie with the plunger pushed in.
if the switch is faulty has anyone got one i can buy,

cheers,
peter

Mark Tiller · #2 PostAuthor: **Mark Tiller** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:34 pm

https://www.z-power.co.uk/merchantmanag ... ts_id=2031

Pigford · #3 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:34 pm

Switch works by earthing out :wink:

floydsz1 · #4 PostAuthor: **floydsz1** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:36 pm

Yep thought it did, if i earth the wire the light comes on, looks like the switch is buggered. :cry:

typical. i did have one a while ago but gave it to someone

z1bman · #5 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:16 pm

the brass circular plate which is attached to the switch should touch the crank case when fully screwed in. i have fitted a small washer under the plate on previous occasions so it makes contact to earth when switch is fitted .

floydsz1 · #6 PostAuthor: **floydsz1** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:02 pm

not had a proper look at the switch yet, hopefully i can get it to work as it looks quite new.

Padders · #7 PostAuthor: **Padders** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:17 pm

I have a spare from a Z1000A2 if its any good to you let me know and your details and I will get it in the post.

floydsz1 · #8 PostAuthor: **floydsz1** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:22 pm

Thanks padders, was thinking the plunger on mine might not be going down far enough and earthing, Ill have a look in next couple of days, if i cant get it sorted ill have yours please, I'll let you know how i get on.
cheers,
peter

Padders · #9 PostAuthor: **Padders** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:29 pm

No problem Peter

jimmock · #10 PostAuthor: **jimmock** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:11 pm

Works just like a courtesey light switch on a car door pillar.

Does anyone know at what pressure the light comes on at??

I'd imagine about 6psi??

floydsz1 · #11 PostAuthor: **floydsz1** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:26 pm

Thanks mr Padders, I wont need your switch.
I have done what Z1Bman said and fitted a small washer under the brass washer and all is ok.
Many thanks again.

Pigford · #12 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:04 pm

jimmock wrote:Works just like a courtesey light switch on a car door pillar.

Does anyone know at what pressure the light comes on at??

I'd imagine about 6psi??

Light comes on when pressure drops too low - some less than 2psi..... But it also depends on oil type/viscosity too :!:

jimmock · #13 PostAuthor: **jimmock** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:38 pm

Pigford wrote:
jimmock wrote:Works just like a courtesey light switch on a car door pillar.

Does anyone know at what pressure the light comes on at??

I'd imagine about 6psi??

Light comes on when pressure drops too low - some less than 2psi..... But it also depends on oil type/viscosity too

2psi??

I think the engine would be wrecked BEFORE the light comes on!!

wilsonsjw11 · #14 PostAuthor: **wilsonsjw11** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:16 am

The engine runs at a very low oil pressure.
Regards
Steve

PJ · #15 PostAuthor: PJ » Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:50 am

Padders wrote:I have a spare from a Z1000A2 if its any good to you let me know and your details and I will get it in the post.

Hi Padders I need one, how much do you want with postage ??

Cheers

PJ

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