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I have a golf GLE 1995 model. Recently the oil

I have a golf GLE 1995 model. Recently the oil warning light started flashing and an alarm sounding. This lasts for between 30-60 seconds. The engine sounds fine, and does not lose any power. The local mechanic cannot identify the problem. About a month ago an oil pressure plug/switch had been replaced as the car was loosing oil. Any other suggestions as to what the problem could be besides failing oil pump? Mechanic says maybe a dashboard problem.Iam worried about driving the car in this condition

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HEY MAN MY FRIEND HAD A AME PROBLEM ON HIS CITI GOLF THE OIL LIGHT GOESON WHEN THE CAR IS COOL ONCE HE DRIVES IT DISAPEAR THE PROBLEM WAS THE OIL PUMP INTO THE SUMP MAKE SURE U CHANGE IT YOUR OIL FILTER WILL BLUST ONE DAY ESPACIAL IN WINTER WHEN YOUR CAR IS COLD

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Do an oil change. This will do the trick. I have changed all three of the sensors and it didn't work. I did an oil change and off went the light.

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