JustGav Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) Okay, I know a few people have mentioned it before, BUT make sure your oil warning lights are all functional. My NA had the dry joints issue. When you first turn the car to ignition, not start, just one click, the dashboard should light up, and part of the opening sequence should include the two lights for oil. The yellow one and the red one. If you aren't getting either of these it is a good idea to check the solder on the back of this unit. It is a quick easy job to do as well if you are competent with a soldering iron and it will save you a fortune in the long run. This is what a functional unit should look like. Gav Edited May 19, 2010 by JustGav Image updated... (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Gav, It looks like the engine malfunction light is not on (just like mine): has that one got a dry solder on your NA too? I'll give you a call soon to see when's a good day/time for me to come over with my dry solders (if you're still up for giving me a hand, that is ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'd also point out the engine management light is on the same cluster, so if you have a dry joint on it, you could risk a hell of a lot... Oil issues, engine management issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 Gav, It looks like the engine malfunction light is not on (just like mine): has that one got a dry solder on your NA too? I'll give you a call soon to see when's a good day/time for me to come over with my dry solders (if you're still up for giving me a hand, that is ) Come round tonight if you want dude, soldering iron is still out, and I can test in my car if you want. Yeah, just busy testing them all, thought I would post up while it was still fresh in my mind.. Engine light was actually a blown bulb so have to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddigga Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 This is exactly what happened in my N/A. Got a replacement unit off of Jezzybabes and hey presto - Oil lights, engine light and ABS light all come on when the ignition is turned on Many thanks to D8MOA who actually pointed out the problem to me in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Good advice! but I'm glad i went a stage further, or i think i may well have been dealing with a fooked engine by now due to my seal/oil pump problems;)oil pressure gauge with visual and audio warning, and i also wired a super bright LED into the low oil sensor light, belt and braces approach;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 Good advice! but I'm glad i went a stage further, or i think i may well have been dealing with a fooked engine by now due to my seal/oil pump problems;)oil pressure gauge with visual and audio warning, and i also wired a super bright LED into the low oil sensor light, belt and braces approach;) Electric shocker under the seat?? But yes a super bright LED and buzzer is actually a VERY good idea... might have to look at doing that on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Electric shocker under the seat?? Hmm now thers an idea:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Glad you posted this mate, just been out to have a look and guess what - no lights and a very wobbly connector! Best get the soldering iron out I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulysees Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 i had the same problem on my n/a (dry solder) 10 min job with solder iron and job done all work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Sorted out the dry joints and the oil lights and ABS light are fine but the engine management light still doesn't come on. Swapped the bulb round to check if it was blown and it wasn't, checked for continuity from the connector to the bulb with a meter and that's fine as well. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naybad Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 got the same prob to ( and a small oil leak ) just ahve to tap the front of mone and thay coem back on. I also check the oil every week just to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Oh thats scary. Dont think mine works. TBH i always look at the panel to the left of the steering wheel but not the right. Soldering time I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 If anyone would like there solder joints redone i will do them for FREE . Aslong as you pay the P+p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Very common problem this. Both my supras had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 If anyone would like there solder joints redone i will do them for FREE . Aslong as you pay the P+p. I'll mirror the offer in the Basingstoke area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 Sorted out the dry joints and the oil lights and ABS light are fine but the engine management light still doesn't come on. Swapped the bulb round to check if it was blown and it wasn't, checked for continuity from the connector to the bulb with a meter and that's fine as well. Any ideas? Check that your alarm is off, I've noticed that if I don't deactivate the alarm, it doesn't light up the engine management light... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Check that your alarm is off, I've noticed that if I don't deactivate the alarm, it doesn't light up the engine management light... The alarm was off but the immobiliser was still on, turned that off and it works fine now. Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Another bump. Check your dash lights people, saw another one today which had dry joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scottw74 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Yep, cheers for that Gav. Thanks for the coffee too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Okay, I know a few people have mentioned it before, BUT make sure your oil warning lights are all functional. My NA had the dry joints issue. When you first turn the car to ignition, not start, just one click, the dashboard should light up, and part of the opening sequence should include the two lights for oil. The yellow one and the red one. If you aren't getting either of these it is a good idea to check the solder on the back of this unit. It is a quick easy job to do as well if you are competent with a soldering iron and it will save you a fortune in the long run. This is what a functional unit should look like. Gav yeah mine dont work, i have to hit the dash so they come on some times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 yeah mine dont work, i have to hit the dash so they come on some times Soldering iron and 10 minutes of your time... Very much worthwhile doing chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Yes i have to give my a bang too, they never come on unless you thump it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Yes i have to give my a bang too, they never come on unless you thump it!!! Guys, I can't say this clear enough, thumping them to turn them on for ignition isn't a solution.... THESE ARE WARNING LIGHTS, YOU NEED TO BE SURE THEY LIGHT WHEN THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO. IF THE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON YOU COULD RUN SERIOUSLY LOW ON OIL OR OIL PRESSURE WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING. For the sake of a ten minute job please do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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