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the problem was a rectifier on the Alternator
so it was replaced and the car seems to be ok
but if the problem comes back i will check the boot light and run through the ...

The cause?

Here’s is the story.
The car had trouble turning over the starter motor

we measured the voltage at the battery terminals with the car running
and it was 13.3-13.8 volts

When the car was turned off the terminals were putting out 12.3-5 ish volts and the charge would drop over the 10 ...

There are usually two oil pressure switches...

And they are often wired in different ways, so one is a normally-open circuit, and the other is a normally-closed circuit.

The two switches are at two different pressures, and are used a different revs...

So for example the low pressure one is the ...

Well if your a mechanic you should know what the problem is

Sorry for wasting my time trying to help :)

i appreciate your time
but i dont think we have the same problems

mechanics are not the fountain of knowledge
we just know where to look
and it may be a common problem that people on this ...

I have the oil light flasshing and the beeping sound after my engine cutting out......the reason its cutting out is because the throttle bodies need cleaning. My oil levels are fine.

Either that or you have a leak in your oil sump.

Have you had it looked over by a mechanic ?

The Car is not ...

From what i just read i think its what im experiencing with mine.

I THINK you will need to maybe clean the throttle body. Take the airbox off and get someone to rev your engine in pulses but to high rpm so the throttle body is fully open while you sprayin throttle body cleaner in. Available from ...

There is no loud tapping or knocking to indicate big ends at fault

The oil light remains on even when oil pressure switch is disconnected?

and it buzzer makes its noise

No blue smoke

Not consuming any oil

No excessive pressure pushing dip sticks out

WHAT COULD IT BE ?????

Where is the oil ...