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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: JohnG770 on July 24, 2019, 08:01:30 AM

Title: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: JohnG770 on July 24, 2019, 08:01:30 AM

Can someone tell me or have a picture of where the oil sending unit is located on a 2014 1400 Tourer? Thanks

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: kballowe on July 24, 2019, 08:41:09 AM

Quote from: JohnG770 on July 24, 2019, 08:01:30 AM

Can someone tell me or have a picture of where the oil sending unit is located on a 2014 1400 Tourer? Thanks

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR

Function: it indicates to the instrument panel if there is enough oil pressure (0.5 + / - 0.2 bar (7.25 + / - 2.9 PSI)) in the engine.

Operation / Operating principle: normally closed switch. With oil pressure above 0.5 + / -0.2 bar (7.25 + / - 2.9 PSI), open circuit.

Location on the vehicle: right side of the vehicle, under the oil sump

Pin-out: Voltage 5V

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: JohnG770 on July 24, 2019, 05:05:59 PM

Thanks I looked and cannot see it. Do I have to lift the gas tank?  I am getting the flashing red triangle more and more often with the urgent service note. I'm hoping to get to the oil sending unit to check the connection.

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: DougG on July 24, 2019, 05:41:24 PM

Hi John,
Look under the bike, I believe that this is what you are looking for:  (sorry for the darkness of the image).  This pic shows the lower front frame member and (hopefully), the oil pressure sensor at the front of the oil sump - just where kballowe said it would be.


(https://i.ibb.co/z2JVp17/Oil-Pressure-sensor.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z2JVp17)


Be well,
DougG

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: Bulldog9 on July 24, 2019, 06:20:37 PM

If its the oil pressure switch you should also get the oil can. If not, it may be the demand sensor (throttle position center).

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: JohnG770 on July 24, 2019, 10:00:23 PM

Thanks guys for the help. If I continue to ride will I cause any damage? I am leaving for Sturgis Friday.

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: kballowe on July 25, 2019, 07:29:28 AM

Quote from: JohnG770 on July 24, 2019, 05:05:59 PM

Thanks I looked and cannot see it. Do I have to lift the gas tank?  I am getting the flashing red triangle more and more often with the urgent service note. I'm hoping to get to the oil sending unit to check the connection.

I have this same issue and replaced the oil pressure sending unit and still have the "red triangle and urgent service message"

The bike goes into limp mode with the flashing red triangle.  If you cannot clear this, then you may be stuck in limp mode. 
Roll the dice.

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: JohnG770 on July 25, 2019, 08:13:47 AM

Thanks What happens in limp mode?

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: DougG on July 25, 2019, 08:19:09 AM

The bike will only go to a certain speed...slow.  This allows you to get to someplace where you can address the problem without damaging the engine.

Hope this doesn't happen to you... not fun.

Be well,
DougG

Title: Re: 1400 Oil Pressure sending unit
Post by: Ncdan on July 25, 2019, 09:38:55 AM

The limp mode is a PITA, however also a blessing if it saves from motor damage. Bottom line is this. If your Guzzi goes in that limp mode it’s not only for the protection of the bikes engine it’s also for your protection. With a ride by wire system the ECU tells the TPS how much fuel to throw to the engine. Pete explained it to me back when I was going through my TPS sensor issues, that were if I was waiting behind a vehicle and when the time tp continue came and I added a little throttle, the TPS keeps the ECU from opening the throttle wide open, thus killing me. Pete has a was of making thinks simple for me to understand. :) mine you this is how my  Limited knowledge  interpreted the cause and effect.