1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Everytime Push On Brakes Check Engine Light Blinks Car

1978 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
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ISAARA
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Everytime I push on the brakes the check engine light blinks and the car shuts off but when it I push on the gas its fine and the check engine light isn't on anymore
Jan 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Check engine light on a 1978 car? Are you sure about that?
Jan 19, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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ISAARA
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The engine light blinks
Jan 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That would be the oil pressure light. Check the oil level first and if it's OK, then you may have a problem with the oil pump.
Jan 19, 2013 at 6:43 PM
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