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Date:         Sun, 17 Dec 2000 03:24:39 EST
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil light?
Comments: To: Sersote@aol.com
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In a message dated 12/16/00 10:46:29 PM, Sersote@AOL.COM writes:


<< I noticed that my oil light had come on . . .  checked my oil. It's full.
It's actually a little over full. Would this be a cause? Or could I have an
electrical short in my sensor? >>


Paul,


1.  No.
2.  Yes.
3.  The oil pressure switch conductor may have a high resistance short to
ground    especially where it is routed between the engine tin and the
cylinder jacket.  I had this occur once and it would only present itself
during wet weather.  Until it was diagnosed, it provoked a bout of the Now
What?! Syndrome with which most Vanagon Owners are familiar.
4.  The oil pressure may be marginal.  You would have to check this with a
pressure gauge temporarily plumbed into the oil pressure switch tapping.


Rich
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