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Date:         Wed, 26 Dec 2001 18:07:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Henry <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Henry <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Pressure Light
Comments: To: Chad G <groch@WORLDCHAT.COM>
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Chad, I had the same problem with my 84 westy when when the weather was damp. Glow went away when engine got hot. I figured that it was a slight ground due to a crack or moisture leak. Switch quit altogether recently and has not been replaced yet.

Good luck and drive well.

Jim

Chad G wrote:

> While starting my 85GL late last night (after sitting for most of the day) > the oil pressure light let off a very faint glow. It was more visible in > the pitch black with the dash lights off. However, as the van warmed up the > light faded off. Is this a sign of low oil pressure when the engine is > cold?? I recently changed the oil and filter 20w-50 and VW filter. It just > started to become really cold here and I'm thinking that could be the > problem................ > > any ideas??? > > Chad 85GL


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