V-Drive warning light stays on a bit longer

[phillid]

All, I have a 2005 SAN TE 210 and while loaded for surfing (belly tank full, 750 in the bow, 750 in rear locker) my warning light stays on up until around 2,000 - 2,500 RPMs. Under normal load conditions it goes off pretty much right after I shift into gear. I hear the light is for oil pressure in the v-drive. I checked the oil level in the drive and it looks good. Do I need to be concerned about this?

[glh]

I'm also having this issue lately on my 2004, only when surfing and not when wakeboarding... thoughts, anyone?

[shag]

It's probably due to the listing to one side for surfing I would guess. What oil is in the V-drive, is sloshed to one side... There is only a 2 psi switch (I believe) that closes when the pressure goes up. I would check with your dealer to be sure, but those boats were't really designed to be leaned heavily to one side or the other so maybe that's the reason. My .02

[glh]

Thanks! I had thought it was probably something like that. I'll double check the fluid and for leaks. But the light usually goes back to normal after about 15-20 seconds of driving at speed and leveled. Usually happens more when surfing the port side.

[shag]

No matter what, if it is correctly operating, it could be indicating your V-drive is not getting the correct lubrication.