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Date:         Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:57:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: 85gl 1.9l flickin oil light
In-Reply-To:  <17675268.1195421012338.JavaMail.root@elwamui-huard.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
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You didn't say if this is with the engine at RPM, at idle, coming down from RPM or just what.

The first thing to check is the wire coming from the sensor. It's not uncommon for these wires to contact the exhaust system, melt the insulation then ground out intermittently causing a flicker.

Mike

Joseph Fortino wrote: > my85 just started to flick the oil light, it likes to flicker off and on a bit.. bad sensor? > oil level good,, clogged oil filter? > > paaasfic NW. > > Joe > beer wagen > > > > Kind Regards, > Joseph Fortino > fortino1@earthlink.net > yahoo mobile mail account: love2bike140@yahoo.com > IM: love2bike1414@yahoo.com > > Have a Great Day! >


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