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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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red engine light

I have a 89 model I am working on I6 5 speed . Was wondering what the red engine light on the dash ment? It burns all the time, The cel light is not on.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Either you have no oil pressure or the sensor is bad or the wiring to it is bad I would think.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Yep, the red light indicates no oil pressure.

Chances are since you haven't grenaded yet, that the sensor or wiring is bad. Have it checked with a mechanical gauge and then you know which direction to take.
 
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It means that the engine is too hot or the oil pressure is too low.
You may also have a bad Engine Warning Indicator Module or something is unhooked.



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Thanks for the info guys I will check it out this weekend .
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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thanks again guys, it was the plug on the back. had a bad contact
 
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