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No oil pumping, oil pressure light beeped every few seconds, parked vehicle, still full of oil, but no oil distibuted

  • Jason Johnson May 11, 2010

    How do you know its getting no oil? The sensor may be faulty if not get a new oil pump installed.

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It is either plugged in a oil hole in engine , or the pump in pan needs service or replaced.

  • Anonymous Apr 27, 2010

    if you arent sure if oil or guage is bad. check oil pressure sending unit first.

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