1st Gen R53 Cooper S No oil 'idiot' light...

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  1. Goldsmithy

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    #1 Goldsmithy, Jun 19, 2015
    I have 2005 R52 S that I got 4/29. The car runs wonderfully: however, the oil pressure warning light doesn't work. As I understand it, the light should come on at key position 2 or when the engine is cranking. Before I start tearing things apart (and maybe miss a day of sunshine :) ) I would appreciate any imput.

    There are no codes. Should there be? I have an electrical oil pressure gauge ready to be installed, but haven't finished the install yet.
     
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    #2 BlimeyCabrio, Jun 19, 2015
    Is there a fuse for that? I think there may be...
     
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    #3 ZippyNH, Jun 19, 2015
    Have you pulled the switch....
    Being a simple pressure switch, it might just be stuck in one position aka, failed internally.
     
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    #4 Metalman, Jun 19, 2015
    Quicker to check it with a ohm meter... If it's closed an ohm meter will let you know...
     
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    #5 ColinGreene, Jun 19, 2015
    often times pulling the plug to find out if the plug is full of oil is a good way to check also.
     
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    #6 rkw, Jun 19, 2015
    First, as a sanity check, can you other guys verify this (I no longer have a MINI to check myself)? I know some lights come on but I don't remember if the oil light was one of them.
     
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    #7 05r50, Jun 21, 2015

    From my R53 manual:

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    #8 ColinGreene, Jun 21, 2015
    What i mean by my post is the plug for the pressure sender.
    Sorry if that was not clear.
     

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