oil light coming on erratically
stunnd
11-28-2005, 05:50 PM
I have a 97 Cav base model. The oil light was coming on occasionally so I had Pep Boys take a look at it. They said the oil switch (which I think is the same as the sensor) was bad. I thought the problem was solved but 24 hours later the light started coming on again. It started right after I got off the highway, which I was on for about 45 minutes. I'm wondering if it's really an ECU problem. Anyone else experience this or have any advice? Thanks!
quake61
11-28-2005, 06:08 PM
I have a 97 Cav base model. The oil light was coming on occasionally so I had Pep Boys take a look at it. They said the oil switch (which I think is the same as the sensor) was bad. I thought the problem was solved but 24 hours later the light started coming on again. It started right after I got off the highway, which I was on for about 45 minutes. I'm wondering if it's really an ECU problem. Anyone else experience this or have any advice? Thanks!
if is an ecu problem the light would come on
and u would be able to get codes with a scanner
the check engine light come on?
in the other car i had the oil light was also coming on everytime i slowed down
i changed the oil filter, that damn thing was defective and was clogged
it happens
lets start for checking that
other reason that can do that could be oil pump loosing pressure
or some sludge stuck in the pump
check ur oil maybe is too burned out and needs to be changed
start for doing oil change and filter then if not check the pump
also recheck the sensor connections to make sure the mechanics did a good job
because u never know
if is an ecu problem the light would come on
and u would be able to get codes with a scanner
the check engine light come on?
in the other car i had the oil light was also coming on everytime i slowed down
i changed the oil filter, that damn thing was defective and was clogged
it happens
lets start for checking that
other reason that can do that could be oil pump loosing pressure
or some sludge stuck in the pump
check ur oil maybe is too burned out and needs to be changed
start for doing oil change and filter then if not check the pump
also recheck the sensor connections to make sure the mechanics did a good job
because u never know
stunnd
11-28-2005, 09:25 PM
if is an ecu problem the light would come on
and u would be able to get codes with a scanner
the check engine light come on?
in the other car i had the oil light was also coming on everytime i slowed down
i changed the oil filter, that damn thing was defective and was clogged
it happens
lets start for checking that
other reason that can do that could be oil pump loosing pressure
or some sludge stuck in the pump
check ur oil maybe is too burned out and needs to be changed
start for doing oil change and filter then if not check the pump
also recheck the sensor connections to make sure the mechanics did a good job
because u never know
the oil and filter was changed 1000 miles ago
not sure where the sensor connections are, or the pump
should I get a service manual?
and u would be able to get codes with a scanner
the check engine light come on?
in the other car i had the oil light was also coming on everytime i slowed down
i changed the oil filter, that damn thing was defective and was clogged
it happens
lets start for checking that
other reason that can do that could be oil pump loosing pressure
or some sludge stuck in the pump
check ur oil maybe is too burned out and needs to be changed
start for doing oil change and filter then if not check the pump
also recheck the sensor connections to make sure the mechanics did a good job
because u never know
the oil and filter was changed 1000 miles ago
not sure where the sensor connections are, or the pump
should I get a service manual?
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