oil pressure light flickers

[oyajicool]

when i push on my brakes the idle rises and drops down. so i have no clue.

You may have leaky/faulty brake power booster.

[thumping_accord]

check your oil level. also if the pressure sensor goes bad they can leak which will make you go through lots of oil. had this problem on mine, so i took the opportunity to put a gauge in, its good to be able to see the exact oil pressure in my opinion.

[solito_yo]

ok guys thanks for the info, i will definitely check these out, what should the psi be on the oil? the doesn't turn on or flicker while i'm driving only when i coast with clutch in(neutral) or sitting(neutral).

[thumping_accord]

ok guys thanks for the info, i will definitely check these out, what should the psi be on the oil? the doesn't turn on or flicker while i'm driving only when i coast with clutch in(neutral) or sitting(neutral).

its like 30 or something like that at idle, when its warm, and it can go up to 90 at higher rpms.

[oyajicool]

On the Honda maintenance manual, it says 10 psi is minimum pressure at idling.

I have seen some oil pressure warning light switches on a catalog. Their specs are ranging from 4-7 psi.

[reklipz]

On the Honda maintenance manual, it says 10 psi is minimum pressure at idling.

I have seen some oil pressure warning light switches on a catalog. Their specs are ranging from 4-7 psi.

Confirming oyajicool: The oil pressure switch I have (Duralast brand or similar, I can't recall; from autozone), is rated 6 ± 3 PSI.

[oyajicool]

Are you following my ass for what I post here????

[reklipz]

Are you following my ass for what I post here????

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No, I'm not following you. I just have a lot of spare time lately and I enjoy helping others. There's no such a thing as too much data; I know I would appreciate all of the input I received.

[solito_yo]

well yesterday the the light did something funny it went from flickering at low rpm to staying on and flashing throughout my whole drive. when i got to my distinction. i check my oil and pulled the cap and everything like wet. started the car again light was off. So im really starting to lean towards the switch.

[oyajicool]

Flashing warning light for entire length of drive was due to a sensor triggered by the warning light coming on more than specified length of time. It is to warn you, the driver, that there's something wrong with oil system.

It could be the warning switch itself as you say. And, I hope it is for you.

[deevergote]

Properly installing a quality oil pressure gauge wouldn't be unwise, though. If it IS due to a failing oil pump, you'll be saving yourself a lot of hassle and money in the long run.

[oyajicool]

As I said on similar threads, it would be cheaper and quicker just to replace existing pressure switch with Honda OE switch. And hope for the best.

My local Honda dealer wanted something like $30 for it. So, I didn't buy it. Bought STP instead. I cut oil filter on every oil change to inspect. So far so good on my engine for about two years.

[solito_yo]

well for update peeps, I changed out my oil pressure switch, had a LLT and that did the trick. The light hasn't turned on since so thank u guys for all the input.