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2024/12/30 13:31:24 (permalink)
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Generac Low Oil Pressure Idiot Light on

Checked dipstick, oil level well within the hatched area of the dipstick ( the safe zone on the dipstick)
 
Does the oil level sensor go bad?
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    Re: Generac Low Oil Pressure Idiot Light on 2024/12/30 13:45:03 (permalink)
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    Yes, they can go bad...
     
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    Re: Generac Low Oil Pressure Idiot Light on 2024/12/30 13:58:17 (permalink)
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    Thanks, Scot.  Will replace.  Have a cold one on me.
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    Re: Generac Low Oil Pressure Idiot Light on 2024/12/30 14:25:54 (permalink)
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    BTW, some, especially Briggs, when they activate (or fail), they kill 
    MOST of the spark at the plug if not all spark.  
     
    It's not un-common on generators.  For the Briggs, if you have a full oil
    level but lost spark, the switch can be by-passed by simply un-plugging it.  
     
    Not a biggon, just check the oil level when re-fueling...
     
    Have a Happy New Year!
     
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    Re: Generac Low Oil Pressure Idiot Light on 2024/12/30 16:03:33 (permalink)
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    The part costs 25 bucks.  BFD.  Just buy the switch and be done with it.  Jeez, in my area the generator guys charge 250 to 300 bucks to do a fly-by.
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