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westyblue
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Oil alarm

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Hi, I’ve a 89 Westfalia Vanagon 2.1 petrol. The problem I’ve got is when I rev engine oil light comes in and alarm sounds ? Hope someone can help…….Thanks. Tom……..
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You need to read up on how the DOPWS system works. Dynamic Oil Pressure Warning System.
Because it is an electrical system, bad earths and corroded connectors can cause false alarms.
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I've had a faulty sensor give me a warning light before.
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