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Date:         Wed, 6 Aug 1997 06:58:26 -0400 (EDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         GMBulley@aol.com
Subject:      Re: a delayed thanks

In a message dated 97-08-06 04:50:41 EDT, Bill@Freeholder.com (bill) writes:


<<  the oil light still doesn't work.  I found the wire that really
 goes to the sensor.  If I hook it up, nothing.  If I ground it, the light
 comes right on.  The sensor is new.  Do I need a different new one?  How do
 I test it? >>


good to hear from you, Bill!!!


Sounds like your sensor may now be  : (.  Test it by turning seeing if the
little spade carries to ground when the motor is off, and does NOT carry to
ground when the motor is running. OR just replace it, cheap and easy.  Also,
check the bulb... I've replaced a few over the years.


best o' luch


gmbulley
fairfax,va
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