oil light flickers

[ArLouJeep]

I have a 1999 concorde, with the infamous 2.7 liter engine. It has 65,000 miles, and so far has been a great car,, wife loves it,,, Problem is, the oil light will flicker,,,,,,, then come on and stay on, I change the oil and used Mobil 1, due to the sludge problem with the 2.7.. When the light is on, there is no noises coming from the engine, and when the light stays on it is at idel, as soon as the engine is reved, the light goes out, does anyone have any ideas?

[Mike Holt]

My wife has a 98 Concorde that is doing the same thing. It is in the shop right now being fixed. They have replaced both the oil sending unit and the oil pressure sensor..no fix. I keep telling them to check the pump...we'll see! The more I read on the 2.7, the less I like!...I've hated this car from day one, but it's the wife's and she likes it...This may be the last straw though!

[LHSDriver01]

There is a TSB on the oil light flicker, should be a free fix if your still under warranty....

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