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Question by kelbat
Submitted on 5/18/2004
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I just purchased a 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi. The oil light comes on when I'm sitting at a light, but will go off if I give it just a little bit of gas. The person I purchased it from I know well and they said they've had it looked at several times and the mechanics couldn't find anything wrong. What do you suggest I do?

Answer by TechMonkie
Submitted on 6/26/2004
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I've just purchased a Sebring and it is doing the same thing. Based off of my research, it looks like it's a faulty Oil Pressure Sending Unit (or switch, in this case). The sender is reporting an incorrect oil pressure, and as a result, it is tripping the light on your dash. Check to ensure your oil levels are good, and you can get the switch replaced (part is 20-30 dollars, and easy to do if you're mechanically inclined). Hope this helps

Answer by Mark
Submitted on 9/17/2004
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This must be a common problem with late 90's Chrysler products. I just started having the same thing happen to me beginning last week with my '97 Cirrus. Immediately after seeing the oil pressure lamp go on, I pulled over to check the oil level, and it was fine.

Answer by Stephanie
Submitted on 1/21/2005
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Thanks so much, my Sebring just did that on a trip....I keep my oil level checked and to date the oil light has never came back on.

Answer by Tomt60
Submitted on 4/12/2005
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Oil Pressure sending unit is the fix (had the same issue)

Answer by muddaff
Submitted on 10/4/2005
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My convertible top just quit! Is this costly?

Answer by amandalynette
Submitted on 10/27/2005
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We bought a 2000 Chrysler Concorde, and after a month, it started doing this as well. Light only on when sitting at a light after car has been warmed, and tach drops below 500. Runs great, oil level fine, new oil. Odd to me.

Answer by Gabriel Nero
Submitted on 12/27/2005
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I am experiencing the same exact problem with my 1998 Limited. I just had the switch replaced, but the light still comes on from time to time. Did this happen to you even after the switch was replaced? nerogn@comcast.net

Answer by johnny smooth
Submitted on 10/25/2006
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where is the oil switch located?

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