oil pressure light stays illuminated

[tbologne]

New to this message board, but have been reading it for awhile. I have an '03 Rockster. Washed it a week ago and now the oil pressure light will not shut off. It stays on really bright and sometimes dim getting brighter as I accelerate.

Brought it to BMW dealer; oil pressure test o.k.; oil level o.k.; new oil pressure switch installed; still no change.

Anyone ever experience this problemo with their Rockster.

I'm freakin' out.

[riceburner]

New to this message board, but have been reading it for awhile. I have an '03 Rockster. Washed it a week ago and now the oil pressure light will not shut off. It stays on really bright and sometimes dim getting brighter as I accelerate.

Brought it to BMW dealer; oil pressure test o.k.; oil level o.k.; new oil pressure switch installed; still no change.

Anyone ever experience this problemo with their Rockster.

I'm freakin' out.

are the leads around the headstock still cable-tied tightly to the frame?

could be a break in the leads somewhere there.

Otherwise it could be a broken wire somewhere else - but that's what i'd put my money on.

[tbologne]

Thanks for your help riceburner.

Found a crack in the protective plastic that coats the wire coming out of the oil pressure sensor.

Invested 50cents and bought some electrical tape. Bike is back to normal.

Thanks again for the info. It was a simple fix.

T

[OU812]

Riceburner, You know your BMW R. I wish you lived near me. Then I would just take my bike to you for any problems!(if they arise)

[riceburner]

Riceburner, You know your BMW R. I wish you lived near me. Then I would just take my bike to you for any problems!(if they arise)

thanks!

I just know bikes - been riding and tinkering since I was 9 - I learnt the hard way!! (eg, Castrol GTX is NOT the same as pre-mix gasoline.... )