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Old 08-04-09, 08:19 PM
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MO Erratic Oil Idiot Light
Having problems with erratic oil gauge / idiot light on my '79.

Light comes on but plenty of oil in recently installed new engine (only @ 5,000 miles on new motor).

Any diagnostics / possible fixes out there in RX7 Club land?

Thanks for any ideas & help.
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Old 08-05-09, 09:22 AM
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Sounds like a loose connection somewhere between the idiot light and the level sensor, or a bad ground connection. Or possibly a faulty sensor.
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I agree with divindriver, with a freshly rebuilt engine, chances are it's a bad/loose ground
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