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I would contact the dealer . Be careful because some warranties are strict and only allow for the dealer to change the oil while it is covered check it out before you get into a problem that could cost you much $$$$.
It's true. The oil never passes through the switch, it just comes in contact with it. The dealer sounds like they're taking you to the cleaners, though. I've never heard of a PCM flash being needed for an oil pressure switch. What year is the car? It's either a bad sensor or shorted wires. I checked some forums and it seems pretty common that your sensor fails. The part is relatively cheap and you do not need a dealer to perform the work.
I believe it means that your car is due for an oil change. Your cars computer is programmed to turn that light on every so many miles to alert you and then after you change to oil there is a procedure to reset it. You owners manual should tell you this information of what the light means and how to reset it. If you do not have the manual call your local dealer and ask the service dept. what it means for sure and they should tell you over the phone and if it's a good dealer they will tell you how to reset it.
First dealer was NOT doing you any justice. Next oil change run a can of GUNK engine flush let idle 5-10 mins then change Oil & Filter and use a good oil like Castrol or Valvoline 10w-30. You won't have "supposed" sludge build up.
The dealer knows the sequence of buttons to push to reset the indicator. It's just a milage counter it doesn't involve any sensors monitoring the oil, it's condition or your oil pressure.
Did you make sure to put the right type of oil in the engine? If not then you should change the oil again with the correct type. Also you could disconnect the negative battery cable for 10 minutes and that will reset the codes and lights. If that doesnt work then you could hook up a code scanner and see if there are any other underlying problems. If not then just erase the code and it should turn off your oil change light. If none of this works then you need to take it to the dealer, dont waste time with these other auto repair shops, the dealer specializes in our car you know so you will get the best service there. good luck!
the oil light is coming on due to sensed low engine oil pressure, this is not a level issue unless u are about 3 quarts low, oil pressure indicators don't leave any computer codes, so who ever told u that is wrong, u need to test the oil pressure with a mechanical gage when the oil light is on, until U need to confirm that u don't have a real pressure issue here or you can burn out the engine bearings, if the pressure checks ok then rplace the oil pressure light sending unit in the engine.
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