flashing oil warning light and dead rev counter

[takinatrip 0]

The oil warning light has started flashing and at the same time the rev counter has died.

Does anyone know what this points to?

Is it a sensor or something on its way out?

Ive checked the oil level and thats fine.

Any help appreciated

96 VR6 Sharan

[Eat this 2]

it could be oil pressure too get the pump checked ASAP as a dead pump = dead engine

[xyber 1]

loose connection / cracked solder on dials? my rev counter went, so i took the whole look out, but found nothing wrong so took it to LUCAS and their electrician found a hairline crack on the solder, so small he found it with a magnifying glass

[takinatrip 0]

just spoke to my mechanic he said that theres also a high possibilty it just needs and oil and filter change as the filter could be blocked and is upsetting the pressure.

So thats gonna be my first job.

Will post if this sorts it.

Heres hoping!

[takinatrip 0]

Ok so Ive just completed an oil and filter change and I still have a flashing oil warning light :-(

Next step is to get the oil pressure tested. Is it a straightforward job to change the oil pump? Or does it involve extensive dismantling?

Am I best to let the garage do it or tackle it myself?

Thanks for the replies so far

[takinatrip 0]

Ok so so far I have done the following:

Oil and filter change (nothing)

Oil pressure test (nothing) pressure is spot on.

Replaced hi and low pressure switches (nothing)

I still have a flashing oil lamp and a dead rev counter. :-(

Any ideas (m)

Ive even tried things like bridging the bonnet switch, as apparently this can sometimes set of the lamp.

[paceo 22]

this is exactly the same problem i have!!