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Posted on Jul 28, 2011
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The oil level check warning lights up intermittently. Oil level is 100% when checked physically. Have withdrawn the sensor and cleaned the float mechanism and electrical connections. No luck. Is it possibly a programming issue?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 10, 2008

SOURCE: Oil level issues

When checking the oil, get the engine warm (not hot), let is rest for about 10 minutes and then check. This will allow the oil in the engine to flow back into the resevoir.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 15, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Kawasaki vulcan 800

The two switches you are having problems with are thermetically controlled; they can easily short out which will cause the light to stay on. First what I'd like you to do is disconnect them at the sending unit, if the lights still stay on you have a short somewhere deeper in the wiring. Most likely it will be a grounded wire. If the lights do go off you will then want to use an OHM meter to check continuity at the senders. If you get solid resistance then the sending unit is shorted out, if one remains open then isolate the other. You may have a situation that one switch is causing both to stay lit.
Let me know if this helps you out at all. Tell me if you don't have the resources to co the diagnostics as described and I'll be happy to give you a work around. We will just have to be a little creative.
Either way let me know and I'll be happy to help you resolve the issue. I'm inclined to thing your problem is a short not a heat related issue since both sending units are both indicating a problem.
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RSelvy

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 20, 2009

SOURCE: Red warning light & EFI code will no go off?

You need to call the dealer and ask them but most of the time warranty repairs are free. When you call, ask to speak with the service department. Explain you have a 2009 and you think it is under warranty. Then describe the problem and ask how much they will charge to to LOOK at it. Then ask if it is covered under warranty and if not what the estimated charges will be. Often they don't know exact amounts until they look at the bike and figure out what is wrong with it, but looking at it should be free under warranty.

If you are not happy with their response you can find another dealer.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 12, 2009

SOURCE: Correct bike position to check oil level

Up right position. At most shop it is in upright straight position as well, just lifted in the air. That's how we do it at our harley shop anyways

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mxtras

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  • Posted on Sep 03, 2010

SOURCE: I'm trying to check my oil levels, where is the

The engine oil - there is a sight window on the very lower left hand side of the engine, near the front. Make sure the bike is standing vertically (have someone hold it) and you want the oil level to be in the middle of the sight glass.

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