Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

blinking oil light, oil is fine

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Old May 15, 2018 | 01:59 PM
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Default blinking oil light, oil is fine

My oil light comes on sometimes and blinks. 2.2l 1996 accord
If I stop the car and turn it off it doesn't come back on. Oil is fine.
What should I be looking for?
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Old May 15, 2018 | 04:51 PM
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Default Re: blinking oil light, oil is fine

The oil light is for pressure, not oil level. it is common for these vehicles to have a bad oil pressure sensor. They are cheap and is located directly above the oil filter.

I'd start with that. Next is going to be plugged or non-working oil pump.
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Old May 17, 2018 | 02:47 PM
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Default Re: blinking oil light, oil is fine

The sensors can fail. If the sensor is oily/leaking then there will not be a pressure differential and the sensor will not function properly. If the sensor is leaking it's most likely in need of replacement.
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