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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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I have a Billman TCT as well and have never seen my light flicker...and oil pressure is super good.
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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I have billman's tct as well, never experienced this issue
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 02:14 AM
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Thanks everyone for the replys, i can now confidently say that it isn't anything to do with the TCT then. But that now leaves me a bit puzzled as to what it could be causing it.

On a side note, it didn't flicker this morning when starting from cold but I will keep a close eye on it.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 03:25 AM
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You said you unplugged the sensor, that is not possible.

The sensor connector it bolted.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Billman250
You said you unplugged the sensor, that is not possible.

The sensor connector it bolted.
Sorry, that can't of been what I unplugged then

What do you mean by snagging the sensor wire?
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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The sensor wire is a single tiny wire. It goes to the oil sending unit, that has a grey cover over it.

Check the wire. Make sure it is not damaged, and make sure it is not pinched behind the TCT and grounding on the block.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:09 AM
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I've just done some research and I know what you're talking about now, sorry for the confusion.

I have had a look at the wire and there is literally 2mm of exposed wire that couldn't ground on anything. The condition of the plastic cover looks fine to me as well.

I also started the engine a few times as well to see if it was still happening and it only flicked up after all of the lights on the dash went out for a split second. The 2nd and 3rd time I turned the engine on it didn't happen so it seems like it's struggling slightly when initially getting the oil pressure up to operating pressure.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 02:57 AM
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Throw an oil pressure tester on there at startup, just to be sure.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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I had a strange issue with the oil pressure light staying on for an extra second or 2 after warm startup, and I saw it flicker once or twice also. It turned out to be the oil filter, although I suppose it could technically be the oil but I believe it's highly unlikely. I was running an OEM filter and swapped it out for another fresh one (also OEM), changed the oil, and the issue disappeared. I don't drive the car too frequently (less than 1k a year), so I'm trying to only change the oil once a year. I had 10 months on the oil and filter and well less than 1k miles on it. I wouldn't think age by itself would cause this type of issue..but who knows. I'm keeping a close eye on it now, but it's been over 6 months with no issues thus far.

I would swap out the filter for another OEM unit and see if that alleviates the problem. Relatively cheap way to start troubleshooting.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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i keep saying i want to get a billman TCT, but at 100k miles, mine still isnt making any noise
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