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Hi i have a 2.1 Vanagon (petrol), just recently fitted a second hand head unit mine had frozen whilst driving the other day the speedo started squealing so i took it out and ran oil down speedo cable and sprayed a bit of wd40 around base of unit squealing stopped. But when i took it out after oil light came on , i stopped and checked level ok carried on driving and light flickered on and off for about 20 mins then went off now when i turn the ignition on it go's straight out before starter engages. Can anyone Please Help Cheers Chris

Hi Chris

bigchris1 wrote:Hi i have a 2.1 Vanagon (petrol), just recently fitted a second hand head unit mine had frozen whilst driving

What is a "head unit" - do you mean the instrument cluster ? And what do you mean by "frozen" ?

bigchris1 wrote:when i took it out [the van] the oil light came on , i stopped and checked level ok carried on driving

Whilst it is VERY likely this is just an electrical connection problem, driving with the oil light on is just plain daft my friend !

As mentioned, as you sound like you have had the instrument cluster off (or replaced it, slight confusion re that in your post ) then it is either a simple bad connection (flickering oil light) or if a different instrument cluster than your original one, a fault in the oil warning circuit. Suggest you read up on it at = https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Al ... and_causes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

p.s. = I am not sure folks, do all 2.1's have the full "BOD" or do some (early ones) just have a light and no buzzer ?

Let us know if you need more assistance or how you get on if you manage to sort it

Hi it was the instrument cluster i changed, both mileage and trip counter had stopped. Sorry for any confusion and yes you are right should not of drove on but all seemed ok i was on a trip with her indoors and we done about 200 miles approx without any problems only oil light going out before starter engaged.
Thankyou for reply and help Chris

Hi all thanks for advice now fixed !! replaced oil pressure switch (low blue one). Going to give it a service and get ready for our road trip down the East coast ending up in Norfolk, then coming home (Scotland ) via The Forbidden Corner in Leyburn a Great Day out for young and old !!
Thanks Again Chris