1986 Other Volkswagen Models oil warning light

1986 VOLKSWAGEN
116,248 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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REDBOB51
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polo classic 1.3 formel. I have just serviced the car. Now when driving to work 6 miles the oil warning light goes off on starting, flickers after a mile or so stays fully on until journeys end. Returning home oil warm all gauges work correctly nothing comes on during the journey, after starting. I am confused!!The oil is the correct grade, could it be damaged filter, both low/high pressue switches defunct, malfunctioing, earthed oil warning switch or just a gremling?
Aug 31, 2008 at 6:09 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Have the engine oil pressure checked with a master gauge this will give you a true indication as to engine oil pressure, if all ok replace the sender unit. Start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 31, 2008 at 6:43 AM