Engine oil light illumunates before starting engine

Tiny
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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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Thursday, April 25th, 2013 AT 1:30 AM

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Tiny
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The oil pressure light will go off after the engine has started, is this what you are seeing?
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 3:31 AM
Tiny
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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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Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
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What are you seeing?
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Monday, April 29th, 2013 AT 3:44 AM

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