oil pressure light

[Lionel]

Hi , has anyone had problems with the oil light not coming on after a run. I turn the ignition on and the oil light shows, after a run of say ten minutes turn the motor off and on again the oil does not work ! remove oil pressure switch refit and the light works. I have fitted a new switch, same problem. The oil pressure switch seat in the crank case looks fine. I have checked the oil pressure at the gallery plug and no problems there, the pressure is as per the book.

thanks Lionel

[Agemax]

it might help us if we knew what bike you are referring to.

[tom203]

If you have tried a new switch, then problem is likely in wiring or gauge cluster itself- oil light might not be getting 12 volt positive at times- bad bulb contact,etc.

[Lionel]

oil pressure light

Hi Agemax,
sorry the bike is a 1980 GS850G.

tom203,
one thing I have not checked is the continuity through the switch when the light fails.

[Guest]

Clean the inside of the engine case where the switch grounds out.