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I replaced the oil pressure switch for around £40 and it solved the problem.
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I replaced the oil pressure switch for around £40 and it solved the problem.
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I replaced the oil pressure switch for around £40 and it solved the problem.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a 2003 996. Today when my wife was driving the vehicle she had a warning of loss of oil pressure, the warning activated after a trip of about 90 miles. She stopped the car and re-started and all was fine. I have since driven it this afternoon without problem. Oil level is good and oil pressure currently fine. Any one any ideas what the problem may have been?

POST 2Original post

possible faulty oil pressure switch. if everything else looks ok

POST 3Original post

+1 It's a common problem, and not an expensive fix.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

thanks for your quick responses. I'm a new Porsche owner and new to the forum, looks like lots of good advice here.

POST 5Original post

Hi Mine did the same thing on my 996 4S. I replaced the oil pressure switch for around £40 and it solved the problem. Cliff

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