P1000 Oil light

[Yakman]

Yesterday I went out to the garage and started my p1k. After letting it warm up a bit I noticed the oil light was on. Since I was just running to the mailbox and back I thought I could put my oil in when I get back. When I put it in reverse it wouldn't move. The engine just revved when I stepped on the gas. I put it in park then reverse again and same thing. So I got my oil and funnel and popped the bed to get at the dipstick. I read it three different times not understanding because it was full. Hopped back in started it up again and the oil light was off and it ran fine. Anyone ever have something like this happen to them? Mine's barely a year old.

 

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[P1K5Dave]

Have you checked your subtrans oil? I don't think it's connected to the oil light, though. (?)

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

Battery Tender

 

[Yakman]

Have you checked your subtrans oil? I don't think it's connected to the oil light, though. (?)

I'm pretty sure it's the same oil
through the sub trans that goes through the engine. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Yakman]

Battery Tender

I have a battery tender but it's not been hooked up lately cuz my battery's been doing fine.

 

[P1K5Dave]

I'm pretty sure it's the same oil
through the sub trans that goes through the engine. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

No, your engine shares oil with your DCT, but the sub transmission has a separate oil supply. It uses the same grade of oil, but has its own drain and fill and no filter. It's changed out every two years. Consult your manual

Not wanting to go into reverse could be a function of very cold oil in the subtrans, depending on your climate.

 

[P1K5Dave]

The subtrans oil level does not turn on your oil light, verified.

 

[0860silverado]

I think P1K5Dave is correct. Make sure your engine oil is the correct multi-viscosity (10W-30) and let it idle until the "LO" temperature indicator on the dash display goes off. Cold oil that is too thick will not be picked up by the pump triggering a low oil pressure warning. Sub-trans is not your issue in this case.

 

[Yakman]

I think P1K5Dave is correct. Make sure your engine oil is the correct multi-viscosity (10W-30) and let it idle until the "LO" temperature indicator on the dash display goes off. Cold oil that is too thick will not be picked up by the pump triggering a low oil pressure warning. Sub-trans is not your issue in this case.

I generally let her warm up a few minutes before driving but you guys may be right, It's been pretty damn cold here lately.
Thanks all for the input, I'll keep an eye on the gauge if it ever happens again.

 

[HondaTech]

Just so everyone is clear, the Pioneer 1000 only reads oil pressure on the transmission side.

The pressure light is just out of range, doesnt necessarily low, could be high or just not whats expected.

The engine side of the oil pump has no pressure sensor, so any light being illuminated indicates abnormal oil pressure at the clutch EOP sensor only.

 

[0860silverado]

Just so everyone is clear, the Pioneer 1000 only reads oil pressure on the transmission side.

The pressure light is just out of range, doesnt necessarily low, could be high or just not whats expected.

The engine side of the oil pump has no pressure sensor, so any light being illuminated indicates abnormal oil pressure at the clutch EOP sensor only.

Great info... Thx!

 

[Yakman]

Just so everyone is clear, the Pioneer 1000 only reads oil pressure on the transmission side.

The pressure light is just out of range, doesnt necessarily low, could be high or just not whats expected.

The engine side of the oil pump has no pressure sensor, so any light being illuminated indicates abnormal oil pressure at the clutch EOP sensor only.

That explains why I couldn't move in reverse then right?

 

[Yakman]

That explains why I couldn't move in reverse then right?

@HondaTech is this correct?

 

[P1K5Dave]

As I said earlier, the reverse problem was likely caused by cold oil in the sub. Cold oil in the DCT would not affect reverse engagement

 

[HondaTech]

As I said earlier, the reverse problem was likely caused by cold oil in the sub. Cold oil in the DCT would not affect reverse engagement

It would've made a grinding or rattle if the dogs weren't fully engaged. No movement couple with the oil light makes me think either the oil hadnt reached the clutch sensor and clutches yet or the system wouldnt move because the oil light was illuminated.

 

[Yakman]

Got it, thanks!