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I'm having a problem with my oil light coming on then going off again after a few seconds on my XJ1100. Did it 3 times today in about an hour. Checked the oil and its fine. Any chance this could be a oil pump problem? Has anyone had this problem before.
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82 XJ1100
Regina,Saskatchewan,
Canada
2006 V-Star 1100 custom -
After about 800 miles on my "per the book oil change" this occurred. The site glass on center stand showed about mid level still. Added a little more still staying below the hi mark on glass and it stopped.79SF
XJ11
78E -
Remember that the XJ's oil light is for level, not pressure. As SFer mentioned, it may just want more oil in the pan to satisfy the sensor. A little more won't hurt anything.1980 XS850SG - Sold
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Just so long as it is not overfilled. You don't want to get the oil level to such a height that the crankshaft is bathed in it, as it will churn and froth the oil which is then pumped through the engine. And, as we all should agree, air does not make a very good engine lubricant
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82 XJ1100
Regina,Saskatchewan,
Canada
2006 V-Star 1100 customComment
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Pull that battery and keep it warm. And maintained.79SF
XJ11
78EComment
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My XJ used to do the same thing until I discovered it really likes the oil level to be at the top of the range in the sight glass. Once I filled it all the way, the oil light warnings went away.1980G Standard, Restored
Kerker 4 - 1
850 Rear End Mod
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Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
Automatic CCT
1980GH Special, Restored
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'82 XJ1100 (Sold)
Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.Comment
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This is a common happening on XJs. The oil level sensor sits inside the crankcase, and has a series of small holes in it that allow oil to flow in and out of the sensor's tube. Those small holes can get partially plugged over the years. Generally not a problem in hot weather, but in colder weather with thicker oil at start-up the oil can't flow in and out of the sensor as it should, and the sensor reports an incorrect reading. Sensor has been discontinued by Yamaha, BTW.
Fix is to drain the oil, remove the 1 wire goiing to the sensor, remove the 2 bolts that hold the sensor in place and remove it. Clean with a mild parts / carb cleaner solution and reinstall. Once the holes and sensor turbe are clean the erroneous readings should go away.Jerry Fields
'82 XJ 'Sojourn'
'06 Concours
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Is the XS light triggered by pressure?US Army 1986-1991
1979 1100 Special (on the road after 16 years!)
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