1994 Volkswagen Golf oil light and alarm sounds

1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
215,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GORDONPRENDERGAST
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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
Oct 9, 2009 at 7:39 AM
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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.
Oct 9, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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