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is it possible to tune out the "Low Oil" sensor?

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Old 03-08-2012, 05:04 PM
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it just so happens to be that my sensor went bad and when i went to replace it i realized i cant get it out of the pan without bending it and snapping it due to my longtubes. my oil isnt low and i change it every 3 months regardless of mileage so this is completely useless to me. i hate staring at a light in my face so is there anyway to possibly shut it off?
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I would imagine it's easier to spoof the ouput - but I
do not know what a good sensor seeing full oil, looks
like electrically.
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I'm not sure if the low oil light and the code originate from the same source, because the harness was reworked, and I don't have a light.
I had the tuner turn my sensor output off.
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hmm would i need a hptuner or can a really high tech mechanics computer do the same
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Twist the two wires together, should make the light go out.
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Twist the two wires together, should make the light go out.
ill check that out. thank you
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If you don't want to hack the harness, you could make a short jumper lead and insert it into the connector then tape it up. Shorting these two wires together will turn the light off
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Twist the two wires together, should make the light go out.
That's what I did on my LT1
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Ya, like mentioned above. Twist wires or find resistor and plug in and tape off
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Not sure man, had a sponsor here give me a street tune and the only 2 codes he couldn't get rid of was low oil and security...odd...cars on a 98 cpu btw.




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