Oil check light glows in 118NE, AFTER removing key

adhiraj · 31st August 2010, 01:33

Hi Guys

I have a Premier 118 NE which I have been using for the last 4 months regularly.Recently I encountered a problem with it. Whenever I switch off the car ignition the oil check light starts to glow and continues even after taking out the key from the slot. Hence I checked both the engine oil and the brake oil. Both are upto the mark. But this glowing is in turn draining out the battery as the light stays illuminated. Any kind of pointers as to how i can identify the problem would be really helpful.

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funkykar · 31st August 2010, 11:41

Can it be some sort of a electrical malfunction? I am sure no lights should glow once the ignition is off and key removed

Jaggu · 31st August 2010, 11:44

Sounds like a wiring shorting, get it checked by a qualified electrician at the earliest. Its not safe to drive around with a shorted wiring.

jeeva · 31st August 2010, 11:55

The oil pressure switch/earthing could be the culprit.

vigsom · 31st August 2010, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by adhiraj

Hi Guys

Whenever I switch off the car ignition the oil check light starts to glow and continues even after taking out the key from the slot

Your oil pr. switch is getting a 12V supply direct - please get the ignition switch checked.

Meanwhile , till you get this sorted out , please keep your battery negative disconnected whenever the car is idle

31st August 2010, 01:33	#1
adhiraj BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 62 Thanked: 5 Times	Oil check light glows in 118NE, AFTER removing key Hi Guys I have a Premier 118 NE which I have been using for the last 4 months regularly.Recently I encountered a problem with it. Whenever I switch off the car ignition the oil check light starts to glow and continues even after taking out the key from the slot. Hence I checked both the engine oil and the brake oil. Both are upto the mark. But this glowing is in turn draining out the battery as the light stays illuminated. Any kind of pointers as to how i can identify the problem would be really helpful. Mods if there is already a similar thread existing please merge it accordingly. Thanks Adhiraj 9916675043
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31st August 2010, 11:41	#2
funkykar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,635 Thanked: 6,617 Times View My Garage	Can it be some sort of a electrical malfunction? I am sure no lights should glow once the ignition is off and key removed
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31st August 2010, 11:44	#3
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Sounds like a wiring shorting, get it checked by a qualified electrician at the earliest. Its not safe to drive around with a shorted wiring.
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31st August 2010, 11:55	#4
jeeva BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DXB / Nilgiris Posts: 769 Thanked: 1,278 Times View My Garage	The oil pressure switch/earthing could be the culprit.
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