1994 Dodge Intrepid Oil Light at Idle

1994 DODGE INTREPID
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My oil light is coming on at low rpm, if I rev the engine above 2000 rpm it goes off, oil level is full.
(I regularly change oil & filter, every 2 - 3000 miles)
Is it the oil pump? How do I check it? Or could just be faulty oil sensor?
Dec 6, 2006 at 3:55 AM
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[quote:10285fe0a7="Watchman"]My oil light is coming on at low rpm, if I rev the engine above 2000 rpm it goes off, oil level is full.
(I regularly change oil & filter, every 2 - 3000 miles)
Is it the oil pump? How do I check it? Or could just be faulty oil sensor?[/quote:10285fe0a7]

Hey Greg,
A quick and easy way to check that is to inspect the oil pressure sensor for leakage, be sure to check the connector too as they where prone to failure. Replace the OPS if any oil is noted. Hope this helps!

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Chris
Dec 7, 2006 at 2:59 AM

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Inspect the oil pressure sensor and its connector for oil leakage. These sensors were prone to failure; replace the sensor if any oil is found.

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The owner of a 1994 Dodge Intrepid reports the oil light comes on at low RPM and goes out above about 2000 RPM. The oil level is full, and the oil and filter are changed regularly. The expert advises inspecting the oil pressure sensor and connector for leakage, noting they were prone to failure, and replacing the sensor if oil is present.

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