Oil pressure gauge topped off
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: NW Chicago, IL/Clearwater Beach, FL
oil pressure sensor. I been through 6Last edited by birch64; Feb 10, 2007 at 08:29 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Waldorf MD
Turn ignition on, engine off, if you show oil pressure your oil pressure sensor is bad. It is located at the back, under the intake manifold. Youy can DIY, about 2 hour job the first time. Search for instructions. Can cost up to $400 to have others do it.
Often the new sensors go bad. There is a "sticky" about relocating the sensor for easier future replacement.
There is another option, remove the wiper panel and cut a hole in body under it, easy access to sensor.
Often the new sensors go bad. There is a "sticky" about relocating the sensor for easier future replacement.
There is another option, remove the wiper panel and cut a hole in body under it, easy access to sensor.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Lincoln NE
Turn ignition on, engine off, if you show oil pressure your oil pressure sensor is bad. It is located at the back, under the intake manifold. Youy can DIY, about 2 hour job the first time. Search for instructions. Can cost up to $400 to have others do it.
Often the new sensors go bad. There is a "sticky" about relocating the sensor for easier future replacement.
There is another option, remove the wiper panel and cut a hole in body under it, easy access to sensor.
Often the new sensors go bad. There is a "sticky" about relocating the sensor for easier future replacement.
There is another option, remove the wiper panel and cut a hole in body under it, easy access to sensor.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Austin Texas
I've said it before and I'll say it again- this is the best forum I've ever seen. Thanks to all. I just read that whole "sticky" on this subject. What a wealth of information! I'm going to get the brass Buick sensor & 1/4 to 1/8 inch adaptor and do the hole cutting method.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I had the sensor go bad on my previous C5, a '98, and it was a PITA job the first time doing it. I'm sure if I had to do it again I could do it faster the next time. Today I was removing my wiper panel and after removing it I wondered why a hole for access to the sensor couldn't be cut if I need to do this job again. Apparently from this original post you can do that. It'd be a lot easier to do that than removing the intake manifold again. Why GM didn't just relocate the sensor to a more accessible location is beyond me. BTW, I had to remove the panel because I need to have my windshield replaced since a rock did some severe damage upon hitting it driving this past Friday.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Austin Texas
I see from http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1472249
that there is a good aftermarket sensor available-
Standard Motor Products part number PS308
I'm going to see if any retailers around here carry their stuff.
that there is a good aftermarket sensor available-
Standard Motor Products part number PS308
I'm going to see if any retailers around here carry their stuff.
