Notices
Honda Prelude All Model Preludes

oil light flashing??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-22-2006, 02:10 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
m3dia_lab's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default oil light flashing??

why would the oil pressure light start flashing... im topped off on oil it started flashing when i was at a light then it would just keep flashing until i turned the car off...
Old 12-22-2006, 02:52 PM
  #2  
Honda-Tech Member
 
saikou's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: rawr i ate city
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: oil light flashing?? (m3dia_lab)

Appears as though you need to replace the OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT.
Old 12-22-2006, 03:32 PM
  #3  
Junior Member
 
jaywoodz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chester, VA, USA
Posts: 527
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: oil light flashing?? (m3dia_lab)

does it stay blinking even sitting still? or.. does it only blink when you make turns, stop, or take-off??
Old 12-22-2006, 04:07 PM
  #4  
Thread Starter
 
m3dia_lab's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

well it started flashign really quick like right before it stalls... but then it just started blinking like one flash per second...
Old 12-22-2006, 04:14 PM
  #5  
Member
 
Revi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 1,502
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (m3dia_lab)

Oil Pump could be getting ready to take a shiet.
Old 12-22-2006, 04:27 PM
  #6  
Junior Member
 
jaywoodz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chester, VA, USA
Posts: 527
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (m3dia_lab)

well, you could try actually checking the connection and see if it's loose. Mine was doing that for a long time, full oil and everything. I looked up under there and sure enough.. the connection was loose as hell! Wouldn't hurt to peak up in there and take a look.
Old 12-22-2006, 04:42 PM
  #7  
Thread Starter
 
m3dia_lab's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

where is it located... i dont have a clue where it is on the car... i just got it
Old 12-22-2006, 09:44 PM
  #8  
Honda-Tech Member
 
chitownrida's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: sik three oh, IL, usa
Posts: 1,447
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

the pressure sensor is on the back of the block above the oil filter .. its a big grey rubber plug covering the sender
Old 12-22-2006, 10:07 PM
  #9  
moderator emeritus
 
98vtec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Cantonment, FL
Posts: 16,357
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Re: (chitownrida)

oil pressure sending unit is below the filter. The knock sensor is just above the filter.
Old 12-23-2006, 12:20 AM
  #10  
 
spun311's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Toledo, Ohio, United States
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (B.Rabbit)

Be careful! Mine did this and then end up sounding like a diesel truck. Probably because I spun a bearing and split my crank in 2. lol
Old 12-23-2006, 02:15 AM
  #11  
Honda-Tech Member
 
PWRDbyHseries's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Falling Waters, WV
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Mine does it too... It did it on the H23 that i had in the car and now its doin it in the H22, im goin to check the connection, and if that doesnt work then im gonna replace the sending unit, and then if that doesnt work that i guess that i will have to replace the oil pump
Old 12-27-2006, 02:55 PM
  #12  
 
dallas_racer2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Dallas, Tx, USA
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (PWRDbyHseries)

Sorry to post on here I dont have a prelude I have and Integra and its doing the same thing thats happening to you.....my oil light from the dash starts blinking like crazy and then my car shuts off....I'm thinking is something with the oil pressure but I dont even know where the oil pump is or where the oil pressure sending switch is. I've read your post hopefully there in the same place...
Old 12-27-2006, 04:31 PM
  #13  
Junior Member
 
xTravBx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Cleveland, OH, USA
Posts: 415
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (dallas_racer2004)

Just because you have a full crank case of oil, doesn't mean you have pressure. You can replace the sensor, but I would

IMMEDIATELY STOP DRIVING YOUR CAR

And check on that oil pump.

Old 12-28-2006, 02:10 AM
  #14  
 
dallas_racer2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Dallas, Tx, USA
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (xTravBx)

But where is the Oil PumP located and the oil pressure sending unit...Do I have to take off my oil pan to see the oil pump because i dont even know where to start...humm
Old 01-01-2007, 01:11 AM
  #15  
 
dallas_racer2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Dallas, Tx, USA
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (dallas_racer2004)

I found the oil pump DAMNNnnn You Have to Take Everything Off SNAPS........Well i'm going to take off my oil pan to see if the pump is clogged or something if not i'll replace it all....If anyone could shed some light on this Please comment THANKS.......
Old 01-02-2007, 05:14 PM
  #16  
Honda-Tech Member
 
PWRDbyHseries's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Falling Waters, WV
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

well my oil light flashes not so often but deff. falshes when there is a ruff vibration to the engine such as wheel hop or hit a big pot hole
Old 01-02-2007, 05:41 PM
  #17  
Honda-Tech Member
 
KEVLARsh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NH, USA
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (PWRDbyHseries)

I had the same prob. on my 5th gen, Wasnt the pump it was sending unit, Replaced sending unit and problem still happened, replaced it w/ an aftermarket sending unit and havent had the problem since, even though stock wire is still hooked up, Its the strangest thing, Good luck with it
Old 01-02-2007, 06:30 PM
  #18  
Honda-Tech Member
 
PWRDbyHseries's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Falling Waters, WV
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

either this week or next week im goin to order the sending unit and see if that does nething
Old 02-05-2007, 11:26 AM
  #19  
Honda-Tech Member
 
pprowler6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: west chester, pa, usa
Posts: 827
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: oil light flashing?? (m3dia_lab)

well my oil light started flashing today so i imediatly turned it off and popped the hood and there was oil sprayed everywhere. It seems to be coming from the back side of the block somewhere. Is there anythign pretty comman that would blow and cause oil to shot everywhere?
Old 02-05-2007, 01:12 PM
  #20  
Honda-Tech Member
 
pentaq's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Szczecin, Poland
Posts: 1,667
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: oil light flashing?? (pprowler6)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pprowler6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well my oil light started flashing today so i imediatly turned it off and popped the hood and there was oil sprayed everywhere. It seems to be coming from the back side of the block somewhere. Is there anythign pretty comman that would blow and cause oil to shot everywhere?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes. it's the oil cooler seal. couple bucks job.
Old 02-05-2007, 01:20 PM
  #21  
Member
 
darkspector2.0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Federal Gay, Wa, 98003
Posts: 1,325
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

well that would make sense to why he was loosing pressure... and speaking of oil lights why is it so hard to get girls to understand how imperative it is to STOP when they see the oil light.... "but i had no where to stop and I couldn't be late for work.." blah blah blah.. Stop or the car will poop and make you stop.. LoL. Sorry i'm frustrated with girls.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MyUsernameName
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
8
06-15-2017 02:06 PM
TORTUGA
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
4
10-28-2013 11:32 AM
Jman8108
Forced Induction
6
05-23-2010 09:32 AM
PeakBoostSi
Drag Racing
131
10-14-2009 04:14 PM
toyH22
Honda Prelude
5
05-31-2006 02:05 PM



Quick Reply: oil light flashing??



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:31 AM.