Engine oil light illumunates before starting engine

2002 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
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ZAOUI
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Every time before the engine starts I turn the ignition half way leave the engine oil light illumunates in orange colour for several seconds before I turn the key full turn and start the engine the oil light goes off

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Apr 25, 2013 at 1:30 AM
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The oil pressure light will go off after the engine has started, is this what you are seeing?
Apr 28, 2013 at 3:31 AM
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Amber / orange oil light can indicate low oil level or a faulty oil level sensor... red oil light means low oil pressure.

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Apr 28, 2013 at 4:37 PM
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what are you seeing?
Apr 29, 2013 at 3:44 AM
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