1996 Ford Taurus, oil light flashing and car won't start.

Tiny
DGWEG
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  • 1996 FORD TAURUS
The oil light suddenly started flashing, the car died and now it won't start. The car does have oil in it.
Thursday, October 6th, 2011 AT 11:40 PM

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Tiny
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Yeah, but the pump probably went out. The "diagnostic" lights on the dashboard only come on when a serious problem EXISTS, not to warn you one is about to occur. Pull one of the valve covers and have someone turn the crankshaft using a ratchet and socket and watch to see if you see oil being pumped. Does the engine turn over at all?
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011 AT 11:45 PM

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