Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 20:53:28 GMT From: "Al" <alistairdorenospamo.com> Subject: Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED 9-5 Oil Light on but plenty of oil?
"John B" <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> wrote in message news:slrndbu303.qtv.rotten_NOSPAM_nospamam.example.com... > On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 18:15:48 GMT, Al <alistairdorenospamo.com> wrote: >> Just test drove a 9-5, (1999 9-5 S) when she warmed up the oil light >> came >> on with a "bing!" Now I clearly don't want to buy it if there's a >> problem, >> but there's plenty of oil in it and no nasty noises, and it's going for a >> good price. >> > > Is that model/year subject to the "oil sludge" problem? If so, that could > be > making the oil warning light come on. But if replacing the sender fixes > the > problem, then I guess it's OK. Unless the dealer fixes the problem by > removing > the oil warning light bulb. > > John Doesn't that come on as a test at ignition? It's a 1998 by the way, oil sludge problem?!? Anyone? Al