oil indicator light

1996 LEXUS ES 300
143,000 MILES
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GHADSELL
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i had a alternator belt replaced on my 1996 es300 lexus at an oil shop and after i drove out of shop the oil indicator light remained on. i drove back to shop and had attendant check oil and it was ok. what should i do?
Jul 23, 2011 at 4:02 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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If this is the oil pressure light, it may just be a faulty switch, so i would first go get the oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge, this will give a true indication as to what the oil pressure is, start here.
Jul 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM
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