My oil pressure light flashes when I am stopped facing down hill. Any ideas? I have 2008 Dakota with 29K

 

I would start with checking the oil. Do you have enough?

 

Thanks....I was taking a drink of my beer when I read this....now my nose is burning.....lmao!

 

CHECK YOUR OIL!!!! if in doubt add a little splash... but normally when that light is flashing... your in trouble...

 

the light only comes on when its like less than 1Q i believe.

 

Oil level is good. I have checked it several times, it doesn't flash all the time. If I put it in Park or N when I'm at a stop light it stops.

 

Could be the sender
could be the sender.


Advanced auto parts oil pressure switch

If u read the reviews for this part someone talks about power steering fluid dripping onto it and shorting it out. its worth a look with a flashlight to see if its dry or covered in fluid. the switch (sensor) is by the oil filter btw.

 

Thanks, hopefully that's all it is. The light never comes on while i'm driving nor does it fully light, just every now and then when I stop.

 

Checked the oil pressure with a seperate pressure guage. It's putting out 10 and the standard it 7 psi I believe. What else could be causing the light to flash?