1978 Pickup Replacement Oil Warning Light Bulb

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  1. ka6uup

    ka6uup Newbie

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    A real shot in the dark: is there a source for these?
    Or does anyone know what the bulb is so I can replace it in the holder?
    The first instrument panel bulb failure since new!
    Thanks
    Chuck
     
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    ka6uup Newbie

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    Just Ignore the above post.
    I first checked the bulb with a meter and got an open.
    Then as a further check I looked it over with a magnifying glass and there is no open in the filament.
    I then rechecked it with the meter (more carefully) and the bulb is good.
    This brings up a new problem. I have lost my oil warning light.
    all fuses are good. The relay seems to be working ok. I checked the oil switch and the wire is connected. Now what
     
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    Pearce Toyotaholic

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    Might just want to replace the switch/sender if everything else looked good. How did you test the sender? It would need a minimum pressure to close.
     
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    Then again I have tested some switches and they showed no continuity but after I hooked it up it worked. Like my reverse light switch.
     
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    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

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    Did you test the bulb with actual current? Ive had bulbs look good and they were no good.

    check the back of the cluster and make sure the ribbon circuit board is good. Hell check the pigtail going to the cluster
     

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