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[omegabeast]

Hi,

Bought a 2.5 CDX V6 manual today. Very pleased with it apart from 3 problems.

1: Has quite a bad oil leak. When i open the bonnet, stand facing the car and look down between the engine and the radiator there is oil sitting there on the bottom , by the sump. I just hope its a sump gasket and not anything major. Is it common on these?

2: Back tyres are 205's instead of 225's that the book says they should wear.

3:  Airbag light is on , no signs of being in an accident. Any quick fixes on how to get it sorted?


Matt  

[Tafty]

Hi,

Bought a 2.5 CDX V6 manual today. Very pleased with it apart from 3 problems.

1: Has quite a bad oil leak. When i open the bonnet, stand facing the car and look down between the engine and the radiator there is oil sitting there on the bottom , by the sump. I just hope its a sump gasket and not anything major. Is it common on these? - Check Pressure switch at bottom left hand corner - had the same issue myself - switch and seal are less than a tenner - clean up oil first though - as you'll get a better aspect of where it's coming from

2: Back tyres are 205's instead of 225's that the book says they should wear. self explanatory - but will affect your speedo accuracy also

3:  Airbag light is on , no signs of being in an accident. Any quick fixes on how to get it sorted?Check the connections under the front seats - usually the seat belt tensioner plug is slightly loose - I sometimes just move the front seats back and forwards a few times - usually does the trick


Matt  

Welcome  

Lee

[omegabeast]

Cheers,

What is the pressure switch? , would it make it lose oil like that?

Matt

[Tafty]

Cheers,

What is the pressure switch? , would it make it lose oil like that?

Matt

As you're facing the engine - very bottom corner on the left - you should see a loop of cable going into the sump connecting to the pressure switch. The seal was shot on mine - really easy fix if it is this - takes about 5 mins just unclip cable - then put small container underneath switch and 19mm ring spanner to unscrew I think - as I say - clean up the oil and have a good look as well as with a clean cloth (after it's been cleaned up) to check for the oil leak.

Check the simple things first  

Lee

[omegabeast]

Cheers mate,

Well loo knee has pm'd me saying he will come and help fix it (he lives about 3 miles away)

I love this forum already , very friendly  

[Tafty]

Cheers mate,

Well loo knee has pm'd me saying he will come and help fix it (he lives about 3 miles away)

I love this forum already , very friendly  

Excellent  Loo Knee should help you along significantly

This forum has saved me a small fortune since I've came across it. Best one I've ever been involved with.

Welcome aboard

[omegabeast]

Cheers Tafty  

[Darth Loo-knee]

Cheers,

What is the pressure switch? , would it make it lose oil like that?

Matt

As you're facing the engine - very bottom corner on the left - you should see a loop of cable going into the sump connecting to the pressure switch. The seal was shot on mine - really easy fix if it is this - takes about 5 mins just unclip cable - then put small container underneath switch and 19mm ring spanner to unscrew I think - as I say - clean up the oil and have a good look as well as with a clean cloth (after it's been cleaned up) to check for the oil leak.

Check the simple things first  

Lee

You are talking about the switch next to the Crank Pulley aren't you?

[Markjay]

Cheers,

What is the pressure switch? , would it make it lose oil like that?

Matt

As you're facing the engine - very bottom corner on the left - you should see a loop of cable going into the sump connecting to the pressure switch. The seal was shot on mine - really easy fix if it is this - takes about 5 mins just unclip cable - then put small container underneath switch and 19mm ring spanner to unscrew I think - as I say - clean up the oil and have a good look as well as with a clean cloth (after it's been cleaned up) to check for the oil leak.

Check the simple things first  

Lee

Metric 24 - ring spanner or very very deep socket needed.

[Darth Loo-knee]

Cheers,

What is the pressure switch? , would it make it lose oil like that?

Matt

As you're facing the engine - very bottom corner on the left - you should see a loop of cable going into the sump connecting to the pressure switch. The seal was shot on mine - really easy fix if it is this - takes about 5 mins just unclip cable - then put small container underneath switch and 19mm ring spanner to unscrew I think - as I say - clean up the oil and have a good look as well as with a clean cloth (after it's been cleaned up) to check for the oil leak.

Check the simple things first  

Lee

Metric 24 - ring spanner or very very deep socket needed.

Good job I have both then

[Tafty]

This is it - As I said a 24mm ring spanner!!!   (cheers fellas )

[Markjay]

Hmmmm.... I know this pic.....  

[omegabeast]

That is exactly where the oil is sitting , on that ledge so probably is that!

Thanks alot everybody  

[Darth Loo-knee]

Hmmmm.... I know this pic.....  

Thought it was that one, I will take some tools down anyway thanks Lads

[Tafty]

Hmmmm.... I know this pic.....  

It's funny how coincidences keep turning up on here