Oil Light On , Engine Cut-Off
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Oil Light On , Engine Cut-Off
Question: I was riding my 2017 Road King to work this morning and all of a sudden the bike cut off and the oil light was on. I pulled over to the side and waited a few minutes. I also checked the oil level and it was fine. I'm not sure how long it has been since the oil was changed, but its been a while. I cranked it back up and it seemed fine, there was no oil light either, I got back on the road and drove it slowly another few miles to work. Any idea what happened? Is it ok to drive? Should i be concerned? Thanks!
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If I am understanding the sequence of events,
1. The motor died
2. The oil light came on
The oil light coming on after the motor died is normal. That is just letting you know the oil pressure is low (because the motor stopped turning). This is not an oil issue, something stopped the motor (insert any number of issues here, ignition, fuel, electrical etc....)
Like above, check codes.
1. The motor died
2. The oil light came on
The oil light coming on after the motor died is normal. That is just letting you know the oil pressure is low (because the motor stopped turning). This is not an oil issue, something stopped the motor (insert any number of issues here, ignition, fuel, electrical etc....)
Like above, check codes.
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Jan 12, 2013 10:53 AM
