Oil light on at idle and flickers when slowing down

Tiny
LOVEMYCREW4
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  • 2016 KIA SOUL
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 73,000 MILES
When I'm driving my oil light doesn't come on. When I'm slowing (around 10-5 MPH) it starts flickering then when I'm stopped it is on until I push on gas to start driving then it goes off. My oil level is good, and the color of the oil is good. Temperature of engine is what it normally shows.
Monday, June 20th, 2022 AT 8:43 AM

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Tiny
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There are a number of things that can cause this but if the oil level is not low then we need to rule out a sensor issue.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure

If the sensor is the issue, then we will have to prove this by putting a gauge on the engine and confirm the oil pressure is actually low.

If it is not, then you need to replace the sensor.

If it low, then we most likely have a restriction in the system or a failing oil pump.

Also, I am attaching the process from the manual on how to test the sensor itself if you would rather check it this way.

Let's run through this info and we can go from there.

Thanks
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Monday, June 20th, 2022 AT 1:08 PM

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