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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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I have an '02 Ultra that the oil light started flickering while running. It flickers when it is at operating temp and I back off the throttle. I am running good oil pressure and about 200* oil temp according to the gauges. It will flicker a little at idle. I changed the oil since it started flickering and it started flickering even more. I am thinking sender but hate to just change parts. I posted this on the oil page but got no feedback.
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Got a friend with a 2009 or 2010 9cant remember what year)that does the same thing. just had an oil change and its flickering ?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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I don't think it's the sender if you're getting a good reading on the oil gauge since they use the same sender, check and see if the wires coming off the sender are both on tight.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Is the idle speed set correctly?
 
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my buddy's is doing is not running si it has to be an electrical issue..
 
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what are you considering "Good" oil pressure?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Should be running ~32psi pressure & 200-degree temp's good. I'd say it's either the sending unit, or pump's going out. Best to get it checked...before something goes South.
 
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32 psi is when rpm is at least 2300. At idle and hot, oil pr will be less than 10.
 
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I'v seen the timing chain tensioner shoe come apart a restrict the oil flow in the oil pump. Verify oil pressure with a manual gauge and hope its just the sending unit. Good luck .
 
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I Installed the '07 camplate and new oil pump 6k miles ago. Am running 30+ lbs of OP at 2000 rpm and 200* temps. Will check electrical connections to see if it helps. I also cut apart the oil filter after last change with nothing out of the ordinary. Thanks
 
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