Flickering Oil Light

Is it time for a oil pump? And is it a external part to change out?

Thanks

 

Forgot to mention, 88 Honda Prelude SI

 

Hi,
Make sure oil pressure sensor is tight and wire is connected tight as well.
Tony

 

Thanks will check that out first.

 

Have you checked the actual oil pressure with a gauge? If it's ok, then
there may be an electrical problem as the other poster suggested. However,
if the pressure's low there could be several causes. If the oil level is
ok, the next thing I might check would be for a plugged oil pump pick-up
screen. However, this does require that you remove the oil pan to inspect
it.

Eric

 

It just started so I guess I will have to check everything out first. So I
gather the pump is in the pan?

 

First things first. Check the oil level, check the oil pressure with an
external gauge, check for an electrical problem. Make appropriate decisions
based on your empirical evidence. I have rarely, if ever, seen an oil pump
fail on a Honda. However, a plugged up pick-up screen is certainly a
possible cause for low pressure (if that's what you find after you check the
pressure with a gauge). I don't remember where the oil pump is located on
an '88 Prelude. However, you should consider purchasing a factory service
manual as an excellent source of information. They're available from
http://www.helminc.com.

Eric