Kevin McGrade

I ran my Auto X-ray looking for problems and a code 52 came up (Oil Temp Gauge) ?? I noticed that the Gauge needle inside the car doesn't work and is stuck on a low reading.
What can I do about this mess? :confused: Is their a sensor somewhere that could be broke or is it the Gauge itself?


thanks!

Kevin McGrade

what is everybody taking thier saturday afternoon nap?

KJones409

Hi Kevin,
I've read a code 52 is in the engine oil temp. circuit. Low temp. indicated. Cause, check the connections at switch, replace? I see a switch mounted in the oil pan, maybe it. Also says replacement may not cure problem. Guess it would be a place to start?

KJones



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Kevin McGrade

Hi, thanks for the reply
I believe the car is getting the eroor code(52) due to the oil tempeture switch isn't sending anything to the guages but it isnt throwing a service engine soon light on the DIC. I found the problem looking for something else.
I am not sure where the tempeture sensor is located but I thought it was between the plugs on the passenger side. I looked and there and found a sensor that is connected and looks fine, Is there any others?

I t don't think this is anything to serious because the car runs great and the engine temp still reads as it should.

L98Terror

That sensor is engine temp sensor Oil is in the oil pan I believe

Kevin McGrade

In,,,, as in INSIDE!!! or on the outside

KJones409

You may be right, this book isn't real clear, but it shows it to be on the drivers side. The diagram doesn't show just where. Something is pluged into the side of the oil pan with wires, so I thought that might be it. Someone here will know for sure.

Kevin McGrade

I did have some exhaust work done.Looks like I will have to get it up on the ramps tomorrow

NoWorries

Hey, on an L98(might not be the same) it is right above the oil filter. Check the wire connection, also these things are known to wear out(usually they just get really innacurate).


[Modified by NoWorries, 5:47 PM 4/20/2002]

Kevin McGrade

I will check it out, What does it look like? and do I need to drain th oil to replace?

Kevin McGrade

ttt
any more info

NoWorries

Hey McGrade( :p: ), I don't think you need to drain the oil. The only stuff you will lose is the little bit that is sitting on top of the oil filter, probably less than a pint.

I don't really remember what it looks like. The part that goes into the block looks like a thick thermometer. I think the part coming out of the block looks just like a bolt, but with a wire connection on it.

That is, if thats where it is on an LT1, I don't see why they would change it though.

Good luck.

Kevin McGrade

I new that was coming :jester

The reason I think I may need to change it is because my Oil Temp guage isn't working at all and I figured i would start there. I still haven't got under the car yet hopefully this weekend it won't snow :eek:

Greg's '88

I think the sensor you see in the side of the oil pan is for quantity not temperature.

Greg Sullivan