Oil Pressure Switch Test; Oil Pressure Test - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Engine Lubrication
Oil Pressure Switch Test
1, Remove the YEURED wire (A) from the engine oil
pressure switch (B).
Check for continuitv between the oositive terminal
( C ) a n d t h e e n g i n e ( g r o u n d ) , T h e r e s h o u l d b e
continuity with the engine stopped. There should
b e n o c o n t i n u i t y w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g ,
lf the switch fails to operate, check the engine oil
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Oil Pressure Test
lf the oil pressure indicator light stays on with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g , c h e c k t h e e n g i n e o i l l e v e l . l f t h e o i l
level is correct:
1. Connect a tachometer or a Honda PGN4 Tester.
2 . R e m o v e t h e e n g i n e o i l p r e s s u r e s w i t c h , a n d i n s t a l l
a n o i l p r e s s u r e g a u g e ( A ) .
Start the engine. Shut it off immediately if the
gauge registers no oil pressure. Repair the problem
before continuing.
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature
(fan comes on at least twice). The pressure should
D E :
Engine Oil Temperature: 176'F (80'C)
Engine Oil Pressure:
At ldle:
250 kPa (2.5 kgl/cm',36 psi)
minimum
At 3,OOO rpm: 590 kPa (6.0 kgf/cm', 85 psi)
minimum
lf oil pressure is NOTwithin specifications. inspect
these rtem:
. Check the oil filter for clogging.
. C h e c k t h e o i l p u m p ( s e e p a g e 8 - 8 ) .
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