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Old 04-22-2010, 07:21 PM   #5
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Re: Oil light blinking

if it's a 1998-2004 Intrepid 2.7 V6, I'd get the oil pressure checked out, these engines are notorious for engine failures due to small oil galleries. If not, then here is the TSB:

NUMBER: 08-36-99
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Oct. 15, 1999
SUBJECT:
Engine Oil Pressure Light Flicker

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adding a terminal/wire/vent to the oil pressure switch connector.

MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid

NOTE :THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ENGINE.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
With a hot engine the oil pressure light may be on or flicker on at idle.

DIAGNOSIS:
Verify engine oil pressure as described on page 9-21 of the 1999 Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M service manual (Publication No. 81-270-9140). If engine oil pressure is within specification perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:
1 05017800AA Wire Terminal/Vent
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.Raise vehicle on a suitable hoist.
2.Remove engine oil pressure switch connector from switch.
3.Remove sealing dart from the empty cavity at the rear of the connector.
4.Pull terminal locking ring outward from front (switch) side of connector to gain access to terminal locking tabs.
5.Install wire terminal/vent, p/n 05017800AA, in place of the removed sealing dart. Slide locking ring back into place.
6.Attach the connector back on the oil pressure switch.
7.Spot tape the wire/vent to follow the harness towards the top of the engine compartment.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 08-90-65-96 0.2 Hrs.FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
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