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Old 08-07-2003, 10:09 PM
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ever since I swapped my motor, my oil light takes 2-3 seconds before it turns off once I turn my car on. I am not too concerned with this, but I know it used to shut off a hell of a lot faster.... any ideas as to why it takes longer now?
Old 08-08-2003, 04:36 PM
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bump...no one has experienced this, or has any ideas as to why it happens?
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hey I have the same problem, maybe somebody has an answer?
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i think its only bad if it stays on.
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Default Re: Oil light lags..... (blackhatchy)

my own theory is that it has low oil pressure when it is first started... but none of my other cars have done this
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yes you have low or non oil pressure at start !? not good knowing that ! cause what about when you drive ?? maybe it is 2 low there as well !!
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no, it never comes on again.... just at start up..... Bugs the **** out of me....
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Default Re: Oil light lags..... (EG2 SiR)

My car does the same thing.

2000 Cx, 2001 b18c1
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