1995 Honda Civic idiot lights

1995 HONDA CIVIC
155,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JABREPA
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Hi. I have another problem that I just noticed with the civic I just bought. When i turn on the key and the idiot lights come on the "oil" light doesn't come on. Is it just a bulb or could something else cause it?
Mar 14, 2008 at 11:53 PM
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PEAR69
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With the engine NOT running and the key ON, the oil light should be on. If not then check the bulb and replace it if necessary. This light is, without a dought, the most important warning light on your car!! Be aware--this is a common trick to hide an oil pressure problem.
Mar 15, 2008 at 2:41 AM
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JABREPA
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Plug on oil sending unit had come off. You would think that would make the light stay on but it didn't.
Mar 15, 2008 at 3:14 PM
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PEAR69
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The light should be on if the sending unit is unplugged. The light must be burned out.
Mar 16, 2008 at 6:14 PM
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JABREPA
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That's what we thought too but light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to on and goes out when car starts. So I guess all is well?
Mar 17, 2008 at 1:41 AM
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