What can i do when my oil light is staying on after changing the oil pan gasket? What could the problem be?

1994 TOYOTA PICKUP
210,000 MILES
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WESLEY BELL
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I changed the oil pan gasket on my truck, had to jack motor up and take strainer off to get pan out. I put it all back together and now my oil like is staying on like it aint getting oil. Any ideas
Dec 5, 2011 at 9:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.
Dec 5, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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