I have a 04 DS with about 13 hrs on it i changed the oil at 10 hrs and the oil light went out no problem no bleeding required.

i started it today and the oil light wouldnt go out i bled it at the hose then at the screw inside the filter and finaly i took the oil press switch out and bled it to there, plenty of oil everywhere.

If i manualy actuate the switch with a small screw driver the light will go completly out but when fitted to the bike it dulls down but remains on a bit

My diagnosis is a bad switch, Any one else got any ideas to the contrary? Or perhaps a similar story?

i called my dealer but as usual he doesnt have one in stock so i got to wait until they come in.

Im going riding tommorow any way so i hope im right.

 

You might want to do a search of past posts. It is a problem, but not an overly common one. I would put in a new switch and she should be good as new.

Justin

 

They always go out. Most of the time time it is caused from water. Like washing it or going through creeks or rivers. I have had so many go out I can't remember the number. I just buy like 4 or 5 from the dealer and bring one extra one out when I go riding. Also wrap the sensor in plastic before you wash the ds and this will help protect it from shorting out.

 

Thanks i was reading through the old posts on the subject and i see i am not alone
Gives me a bit of peace of mind [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Strange how it works ok when manualy pushed from inside but it did feel a little notchy when pushing it in so maybe its providing to much resistance to the oil press.

Anyhow the paranoya seed has been planted so i guess the next project will be fitting an oil press gauge.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img] Where will it all end[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]