1st Gen Durango 1998 - 2003 Durango's

No oil pressure on initial start

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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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I have a 2003 Durango and when it hasn't been running for a few hours and I try to start it, the oil pressure gauge doesn't go up and the Check Gauges light comes on in the Information center. If I shut it off and restart it, then it works normally, but almost 100% of the time, will not engage on the initial start-up.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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I'm thinking the oil pump may be on it's way out. Before you go replacing it though check out the oil pressure sensor first.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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might be a oil pressure sending unit going out, i would maybe check that, or get a mechanical gauge on it to check what the pressure REALLY is
 
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