Johnz02Z06

My change oil soon has been there for about a week now and when I go through the menu on the dash is today sid I have 2% oil life. The guage is pegged at 80 psi and the digital menu for oil pressure reads 130 PSI at idle warm. SO has anyone seen this?

lucky131969

That is a strange problem. Have you tried searching yet?

Johnz02Z06

figured id start here...I am now on hold with the dealer

pewter99

one of the biggest known problems with C5's....lots of info at the top of the page

65GGvert

That was sarcasm. Search oil pressure sensor for several ways to change it. Must be hundreds of posts with the same problem.

Johnz02Z06

I found a post on this....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...to-80-psi.html

65GGvert

Here's a link to the method involving removing the intake manifold.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...um_id=1&arch=1

Jewjenk

Jumpin Jimminy a gold member since 2009 and asked the question. Do the so called senior members actually read the forum?

No this isn't sarcasm, it's reality, come on guys, I know as we get older the Oldtimers disease kicks in. There is at least one post a week, my oil gauge is pegged and the temp is off the roof?

Lets do some reading sometimes, everyone here is here to try and to help others, but it is up to you to attempt to help yourself so that we may help you.......................

Todays post further down the page......http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ding-unit.html

Johnz02Z06

I had a 1974 from 2007-2010 and just bought 02 Z06 less than 6 months ago and still learning.....

joe Villarreal

yes the problem is your oil sending unit it needs to be replaced thats why its pegged at 80psi

dougbfresh

Search works the same way in all parts of the forum.

Big_George_S

Just had mine replaced by Westcoast Corvetts. I had a check engine light, unrealated to the oil pressure and then saw my oil was pegged at 80/130. I checked here and saw one person who managed to replace the sensor w/o removal of intake. My hands are too big and did not want to create other issues. If you have someone do it for you or if you do it yourself get the relocation kit and save to time and money for next time.

04blackice

Ditto.it oil press send unit.have fun with that one. Its not that easy doing it yourself.ill pay nexttime to have it done

corvetterene

Just did mine last week. Had also the check engine light. Had code P1416. Check valve right. That is just an inch behind the oil pressure sensor.

iff you are going to chance oil pressure sensor, replace THE check valve allso.

To reset THE oil remaining, turn the ignitionkey on, but dont start. Step on the trotlle 4 times and the oil live is back on 100%

René

Morris Feldstein

My guage has read the same for about 3 weeks now. I've been told the sending units are known to go bad quite often. I only have 65,000 miles on the car. I don't think I'm going to fool with that right this minute. It has nothing to do with you needing an oil change. You do have to remove your intake manifold or drill an access hole near your windshield wiper to get at it. I've heard drilling the whole makes it alot easier. I don't race the car or drive real hard I don't believe there is immediate danger. I would appreciate your input if you find out otherwise.
Morrie

Quicksilver Vert 01

Since you've replied to a thread thats more than 2 years old, don't count on the OP to get back to you on this!

Failed oil pressure sensors have been a VERY common C5 Corvette problem. If you end up replacing the sensor, the ones made of brass seem to be the best choice for longer service life.

Morris Feldstein

Thank you for the tip. I'm going to fix it. Morrie

Crazy Cowboy

Question. Is the sensor and sender the same part just different name for it? If you search LS1 oil sender on ebay they are like $18. If you search LS1 oil sensor they are $40-50+ but they look the same.... Thanks guys

Chicago1

I wouldn't ask about the clb locking or code c1214 either lol.

65GGvert

There's one for oil temp and one for oil pressure. I'd check the part number. The higher priced one sounds like the right price.