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2001 Dodge Intrepid Oil Pressure light flickers when braking?
This happened three weeks ago and then the engine light came on, car started bucking, took it to the shop, had computer replaced for $1,100. Two days after getting the car back, the car and battery both died, which blew out the computer again. Replaced the computer a second time. Now 4 days after getting the car back again, the oil pressure light is once again flickering. It only does this after the car is warmed up and when I brake or put it in park. I have kept up on oil changes and have not changed the type/weight of oil I've been putting in for 2 years now. Any clue to what it could be?
10 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
SUBJECT: Engine Oil Pressure Light Flicker..THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ENGINE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Raise vehicle on a suitable hoist.
Remove engine oil pressure switch connector from switch.
Remove sealing dart from the empty cavity at the rear of the connector.
Pull terminal locking ring outward from front (switch) side of connector to gain access to terminal locking tabs.
Install wire terminal/vent, p/n 05017800AA, in place of the removed sealing dart. Slide locking ring back into place.
Attach the connector back on the oil pressure switch.
Spot tape the wire/vent to follow the harness towards the top of the engine compartment. good luck
- NomaddLv 71 decade ago
A battery dying doesn't blow a computer. And a computer doesn't cost $1100 to replace. You need a good electrical person to check things out. You could have something as simple as the ground wire from the engine to the frame being loose. That causes all kinds of electrical problems. Any decent shop will hook a pressure gauge up while the car is idling to see if it's your sensor or it's really low.
- 1 decade ago
Oil pressure usually drops a little as RPM's fall to idle, but you should have enough oil that the light doesn't come on. It's either low on oil, or has a bad oil sensor, or maybe the filter is very clogged or something. You've paid $2,200 to fix a $6,000 car and it's not fixed at all? I hope you're mad at that shop.
- golden riderLv 61 decade ago
You are either low on oil, the oil strainer in the pan is clogged, the oil pump is going out, or you have a faulty idiot light.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
that doesnt sound like the computer to me.sounds to me like your either low on oil or you have a bad oil sending unit.once you get it started,go to auto zone and have them put a test on it.
- 1 decade ago
You must have short in your electrical system. It happened to mine. Check the fuses panel.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
most likely you are about quarts low on motor oil.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Hey never buy dodge again. They are junk.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
AND WHY DO YOU REFUSE TO BELIEVE THE OIL LIGHT???
