Check engine! Oil sender unit?

[V88Dicky]

So there I was, accelerating out if a 30 into an NSL in third gear, about two-thirds throttle, when the check engine symbol flashed up. By pure chance, I glanced over to the oil pressure gauge and to my horror the needle was on the bottom.
Pulled over pretty damn quickly and switched off, and took a few moments to gather my thoughts.

No oil under the car, no untoward smells, dipstick level ok, everything checked out fine, water temp ok.

I'm hoping it's just a sender, what do you think folks?


Passed it's MOT today too

[V88Dicky]

Cheers Snowy, I'll get it checked out today, and it's at AAS for servicing and some goodies tomorrow.

[V88Dicky]

Thanks mate. I'm confident that's what it is, but there's always the nagging doubt in my mind! Been out to check her over again, just to be sure. Dipstick level good, no leaks anywhere, runs fine but only reads 1bar. Let's hope its just the switch

[V88Dicky]

Thanks Roger. To be on the safe side, I'm getting it recovered to AAS in the morning. Hope it's not the oil pump!

ETA: the oil pressure light hasn't came on at all, I'm kind of hoping that's a good sign?

Edited by V88Dicky on Tuesday 10th July 15:48

Edited by V88Dicky on Tuesday 10th July 15:48

[V88Dicky]

Fair enough. Cheers Roger.

[V88Dicky]

Phew!!! Just the pressure sender. After having the car recovered to AAS, and carrying out a pressure test, turns out it was just the oil sender. Better safe than sorry I guess.

Best news I've had after a crappy week