Oil Pressue Light only above idle

[DickP]

Hi

My Clio 182 will put the oil pressure and stop warning lights on if the engine raises above around 1,000 rpm.

I am hoping it is a sensor fault but if it were wouldn't the light be on all the time?

Thanks,

 

[Brigsy]

Sensor should only trigger on low oil pressure so would not expect it to trigger when revved as oil pressure should increase ? I would replace it and go from there. If worried hook up an oil pressure gauge and see whats going on.

 

[DickP]

Hi

Yes that's what I would expect, so would ha e thought it would come on at idle as well. However it only comes on if the engine goes above 1000 rpm and then it will stay on.

I will replace the sensor and report back. Are there any recommended brands or is this one of those parts to only get from a Renault dealer / Ktec etc?

Thanks,

 

[DickP]

Hi

Looking at stockists of the oil pressure switch, is it right that I need the 0.5 bar rated sensor?

Is Facet an OEM spec part as well to save going to a Renault dealer?

Thanks

 

[DickP]

Hi

I resorted getting a genuine 172 / 182 oil pressure switch from RPD. I have installed it however before doing so I compared it to the one which came off the car.

Why does the old switch have a bigger diameter hole in it?

Thanks

 

[JamesBryan]

Old one was non genuine?