I had loose connection with the main wire in the rear of the motor, did the same thing
you posted. check that might be it.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
>From: Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
>Sent: Feb 25, 2008 7:44 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Oil light comes up, 1.9 engine
>
>Hi guys,
>I wonder if it has to be serious when the oil light comes up at idleing.  I have 20/50 oil in there.  Engine was reconditioned by VW Canada about 70k back.  Could it be the oil switch misbehaving?
>Thanks to all.
>Zoltan

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