Re: Try replacing oil pressure sensor... (archive)

Ron

It is pretty easy to replace... just a wrench. BUT I would recommend pressure testing, just to make certain that your engine really DOES have the right pressure. Worst case, your existing sensor is OK (you really DO have a problem), and the new sensor is defective (says OK but it really isn't... then your dash light is out, but your engine gets toasted).

You could buy a pressure gauge (no idea how much in HK) or have it done... should be very cheap, not much labor involved.

If the pressure test shows that you DO have low pressure, could be a new oil pump... OUCH, very expensive, mostly labor, to replace.

good luck

eric

How can I replaced it? Is it a easy job? Do you have the direction how to do it? Thanks

Ron

I had this problem. Replaced the oil pressure sensor (about $12 part), that took care of it. While the old part is out, you can check the pressure with a gauge just to be SURE you don't really have a problem with oil pressure, and it really IS a faulty pressure sensor.

good luck

eric
88 735i 5sp w/ good pressure and no more warning light

Hi...My car starts to blink on each time I start the car.
It says on the screen: ENGINE OIL PRES, OWNER MANUAL. Anyone have this problem and know what's wrong with it? Thanks!

Ron

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