bleepster

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replacing the AC compressor on a 2002 bird with the V6 and we accidentally broke the oil pressure switch. broke it where the plastic meets the metal body. see attached pic.

replaced it with a new Duralast Oil Pressure Switch and the pressure reads 95-100 cold start and even when at operating temp.

before change it would read 70 at cold start and run close to 55-60 at operating temp.

think I just got a bad switch? should I replace it? is it safe to drive?

appreciate any insight.

thanks

smitty2919

Verify with mechanical gauge. Then determine if current switch is bad.

bleepster

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^^ I'll borrow one to verify. OK to drive if needed? or best to wait?

smitty2919

If it was OK before, then I ASSUME you would be fine to drive. But be aware you are driving without a proper reading. Drive at your own risk.

bleepster

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understood - thanks

smitty2919

Pick up a cheap pressure gauge from Harbor freight. It comes with assorted brass fittings of different sizes. It's always good to have one on hand as a diagnostic tool.

Also get a mechanical fuel pressure gauge. Both can be had for around $30 each.


I bought these:
https://www.harborfreight.com/engine...kit-62621.html
http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-an...ter/273356_0_0

bleepster

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LOL - i just got off harbor freights web-site - $25 for a gauge for oil pressure with tons of fittings

smitty2919

Not 100% about a V6, but MOST sensors will be 1/8" NPT. The end of the oil pressure gauge I believe has a male 1/8" NPT crimped on the the rubber line. So you can simply screw it into the block.

Spartan7

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That's your problem. Duralast make the worst sensors. Buy an AC Delco.

bleepster

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4th of July - Autozone - limited options. I will still check mechanically and O'riellys has an AC Delco - a bit more but I am sure worth it

pdxmotorhead

I went through 3 on my jeep recently 3 different brands the 4th sensor was good.. Thought it was a fluke then had a DOA replacment one on my Honda..

wssix99

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These are notorious for being bad out of the box. I went through the same issue a while back. Things are much better with the AC Delco sensor.

bleepster

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Thanks wssix99. I appreciate all the replies.

farmington

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Rock auto

wssix99

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I'm surprised you seem to have survived the experience so wonderfully. I totally sliced my arms up on the screws sticking down from the cowl. It looked like I stuck my arms down a garbage disposal. This part is not a fun one to replace... https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...ding-unit.html

I'm sorry you have to do it again.

bleepster

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dont forget I have the V6 - the Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch is right above the oil filter and sticks out like a sore thumb. Part #7 on the diagram

wssix99

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That's so unfair...

bleepster

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swapped out the OPS and now readings are back to where they were

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