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1998 ISUZU AMIGO
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JODI09
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98 isuzu amigo
will the timing being off cause a check engine light for low compression & cause the oil light in the dash to flicker?
Feb 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Low cmpression would not trigger the CEL. When timing is off, the sensors would trigger the CEL if they are not synchronised.

Oil light could be a different problem. Get the timing checked and repaired to see if the oil indicator light goes away. If it does not, check the oil level and get a pressure test performed. It could also be due to a faulty pressure switch or loose wire connections.
Feb 8, 2011 at 2:16 PM