1994 Volkswagen Golf oil light and alarm sounds

Tiny
GORDONPRENDERGAST
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  • 1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 215,000 MILES
Hi,
oil light and alarm sounds after about 5 minutes of driving. I changed oil pressure switch.(Alarm did sound for about 5 seconds once a week before I changed switch) Engine is receiving oil. I had it checked
Friday, October 9th, 2009 AT 2:39 PM

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Tiny
DUBTECH
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Was the actual oil pressure ever checked? What were the pressure readings?

There is a possibility of an electrical problem giving a false alarm, but that can only be verified with an actual pressure test.
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Friday, October 9th, 2009 AT 5:14 PM

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