2. GENERAL INFORMATION VITALITY 50
OIL METER
1. Motor oil indicator light does not come on when there is no motor oil (Ignition switch ON)
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Check battery circuit by
operating turn signals.
Burned out fuse
Weak or dead battery
Signals operate Signals dim, remain Faulty ignition switch
properly on or don`t operate Loose or disconnected
connector
Connect indicator light Broken wire harness
bulb to battery for bulb
inspection.
Bulb lights Bulb does not light Burned out bulb
Check connectors for
proper operation.
Loose wire connector
Good Faulty Broken wire harness
Remove oil meter and Incorrectly connected wire
check operation of
indicator light by
moving float
Faulty Faulty float
Good Broken or shorted wire in
Float up = Light off meter
Float down = Light on
2. Motor oil is sufficient but the indicator light remains on (Ignition switch ON)
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Check connectors for
proper connection.
Loose or disconnected
Good Faulty connector
Broken wire harness
Remove oil meter and Incorrectly connected wire
check operation of
indicator light by
moving float
Float up = Light off Good Faulty Faulty float
Float down = Light on Broken or shorted wire in
meter
Damaged oil tank
Foreign matters in oil tank
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