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1bash
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Thu Oct 21, 2010 3:43 pm

Hi all

On my home last night stuck in traffic I notice that the oil light on the dash starting to flicker whilst engine was idleing. When i rev it up it goes off.

Anybody had this problem before.

Thankyou
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HJG-E30
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Thu Oct 21, 2010 5:09 pm

Sounds like oil pressure is too low at idle. What speed does your engine idle at?
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Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:03 pm

Quite high i think 900rpm
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Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:34 pm

I would personally try a new oil pressure switch, if it still occurs a check of the oil pressure through the same port.
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Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:43 pm

Cheers Greg
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