Oil and Coolant lights flickering

1. darael Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 155 1998 Saxo 1.1i

   #1 6th November 2010, 18:10

   Noticed recently my oil and coolant lights have been flickering - more noticably when the car is turning right, for some reason.
   
   The car doesn't seem to be overheating and seems to be running quite happily - apart from this little niggle.
   
   Checked the dipstick, and the oil is between min and max - if anything, I'd say it's probably at maximum. I'll check this in light tomorrow, when the car has cooled down.
   
   In the meantime, any ideas?
2. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #2 6th November 2010, 19:25

   when my oil light was flickering on and off i check my oil and noticed there was plenty of oil in but still it continued to be on. i checked under the bonnet and it was my oil pressure switch so check your oil pressure switch as if oil is leaking from there then this coujld be the problem or just change the switch anyway i mean if it is this switch your only talking about 10 quid i think for a new one. Hope this helps!

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3. darael Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 155 1998 Saxo 1.1i

   #3 6th November 2010, 20:51

   I'll check when it's light, but never noticed any oil spots where I park.
4. darael Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 155 1998 Saxo 1.1i

   #4 7th November 2010, 12:00

   Can somebody tell me where the oil pressure switch is on a 1.1i SX? Picture would be even better.
5. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #5 8th November 2010, 18:10

   not sure where its located tbh still no luck?
6. darael Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 155 1998 Saxo 1.1i

   #6 8th November 2010, 19:16

   Well today I checked the dipstick, and the oil seems to be fine - maybe it's me being a novice, but as far as I know you just take the stick out on level ground, wipe it, put it back it and out and check between the two marks.
   
   I added 200ml of Shell's semi HX7 10-40 oil, and the light seems happy to stay out.
   
   I was more bothered by the fact that the light came on while turning but the the oil was pretty much near the max mark on the dipstick!
7. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #7 8th November 2010, 19:18

   yea to check your oil normally but if there is oil in the system and the oil pressure switch is goin then it could show up on the dash light. i will try and use our good friend Google™ on this one
8. darael Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 155 1998 Saxo 1.1i

   #8 8th November 2010, 19:43

   Thanks Lee! If it turns out I need to renew the oil pressure switch, I suppose I'll end up with oil up to my eyeballs!
   
   In other words, if it is the switch would it be a wise idea to put some fresh oil in at the same time?
9. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #9 10th November 2010, 15:49

   the oil itself should be ok, i mean once u do change it u can just top it up to medium to max, i never top mine to max incase i put too much in... i looked all over internet and looks like a screw shaped item, single wired that usualy is near the engine itself...
   ill keep on looking for ya. n ill post back when i found something, i think last i was under my bonnet it was on the right side of engine quite low down....dont hold me on that one im only going on my memory recall lol..
10. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #10 10th November 2010, 15:49

    the oil itself should be ok, i mean once u do change it u can just top it up to medium to max, i never top mine to max incase i put too much in... i looked all over internet and looks like a screw shaped item, single wired that usualy is near the engine itself...
    ill keep on looking for ya. n ill post back when i found something, i think last i was under my bonnet it was on the right side of engine quite low down....dont hold me on that one im only going on my memory recall lol..
11. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #11 10th November 2010, 15:59

    as for your coolant light there is a really good forum ere that shows a small pic for the coolant switch..
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=190188
    sounds like both switchs may be going.... have a quick read
12. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #12 10th November 2010, 16:06

    also on sax-p website found this
    http://partfinder.smpeurope.com/reso...arts/50870.jpg
    ALSO lo QUOTE from sax p " Should be on the front of the block behind the manifold"
13. SaxoVtr_lee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Black Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #13 10th November 2010, 16:08

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=243896
    
    
    Hope these help for ya mate, that forum ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ does also say where the cooland switch is...
14. darael Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 155 1998 Saxo 1.1i

    #14 25th November 2010, 18:55

    Hearing a high pitched noise from the car at about 2K - not sure if's the brakes or engine. Oil is just above max, likewise the coolant - the result of me being overly cautious... .
    
    Tempted to attack the coolant fluid with a turkey baster, and find a tool to let some oil out. At the back of my mind, I wonder if it's my oil pump? The lights are on a lot now.
    
    Think I'll just see a mechanic tomorrow, and pray he uses Anal Eaze.
15. Sie214 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 2

    #15 7th July 2011, 22:06

    Bump
    
    Has anyone who came across this solved it before?
    
    Thanks
    
    Sie