alfredhartmann2
i40 Oil Pressure Light and Engine Noises
Summary of the thread
A 2012 Hyundai i40 diesel is experiencing a flickering oil pressure light and loud mechanical noises, despite the oil level being fine. These symptoms suggest a potential issue with the oil pump. It is advised to have the vehicle checked at a workshop promptly to prevent serious engine damage. Upon inspection, a defect in the oil pump was confirmed, necessitating its replacement.
Did this summary help you solve your problem?
4 comment(s)
alfredhartmann2 (community.author)
The oil pressure light tends to flicker. The mechanical noises seem more pronounced when the engine is under load. Does this align with your experience?
RiderJules
Yep, flickering light and noises under load. Turned out to be the oil pump on its way out. Get it checked at a workshop ASAP. Running it like that could do some serious damage to the engine bearings.
alfredhartmann2 (community.author)
Took the car to a workshop and they confirmed a defect in the oil pump, needs replacing. Total repair cost is estimated at 755€. Thanks for sharing your experience; it proved invaluable.
rmh_community_comment_box_header
community_crosslink_scanner_headline
community_crosslink_scanner_intro
community_crosslink_scanner_title
community_crosslink_scanner_price
community_crosslink_rmh_headline
community_crosslink_rmh_intro
community_crosslink_rmh_title
community_crosslink_rmh_subtitle
community_crosslink_rmh_brand
HYUNDAI
community_crosslink_rmh_model
I40
RiderJules
Sounds ominous. Had something similar happen in my old Opel Insignia. Was the oil pressure light flickering, or staying on constantly? And those mechanical noises... were they constant, or only under certain conditions?