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Tonyjc - 08 Dec 2006 23:05 GMT

I have a 97 Caravan SE 3.3 engine.

Lately the oil idiot light with the dinging bells has been coming on
sporadically. This only happens when the vehicle is warm and I am stopped.
Does not happen every day approximately a 10-16 days between episodes.
Checked the oil and it's full.

Any ideas?

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maxpower - 08 Dec 2006 23:03 GMT

> I have a 97 Caravan SE 3.3 engine.
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> Any ideas?

Assuming the oil has been properly maintained and the engine is in good
mechanical condition have the oil pressure sending unit replaced. they may
also do an oil pressure test at the same time. If the connector is
saturated with oil make sure to take the connector apart and clean it out
really good.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

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sqdancerLynn - 11 Dec 2006 22:14 GMT

Sending unit would be the first thing to check.
If available you might check with a mechanical pressure gauge. Couldn't
find the post SOmeone mentioned fixing the flickering oil light problem
by replacing a bad gasket on the oil pump
Check the easy things first

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Tonyjc - 18 Jan 2007 00:40 GMT

Ok, I replaced the sending unit, oil pressure was fine, but lamp still comes
on at 600 rpm??

> Sending unit would be the first thing to check.
> If available you might check with a mechanical pressure gauge. Couldn't
> find the post SOmeone mentioned fixing the flickering oil light problem
> by replacing a bad gasket on the oil pump
> Check the easy things first

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