pathfinder93x Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hey guys I went for an oil change yesterday. I drove a complete day with no issues, now today the oil light is flickering on and off... I tried to check the oil level but it was too dark to tell...going to check int he morning. Just wondering the possibilities of what the light means, im guessing they didnt screw the filter in right or the plug... or didnt add enough oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 well the oil level is fine... has to be a sensor of some sort? or wiring issue maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Is the oil cap on tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I bet they touched the sensor while removing the oil filter. It's right beside the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Yeah, the pressure sensor is beside the filter above the starter, it has a single wire running to it. A couple things that could cause it to flicker or come on are; the wire is chaffed at some point and grounding out, wire loose on the sensor(or fell off), when they changed the oil the new oil caused some sludge to dislodge and is blocking the sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well i checked the manual and it says that when i put the car on but dont start it all the lights should come on including the oil light but it doesnt... I am going to check for the sensor right now as Im changing all my breaks today. Thanks for the advice guys! ill keep you posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey guys heres the wire... where exactly does it go... I looked around but cant seem to find the connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 to the left of the oil filter you should see something sticking out of the block, that is the oil pressure sensor. It goes in there. That looks like it's been messed with before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 That looks like it's been messed with before. Yep, looks like it broke once and was repaired. There should be a blade terminal sticking out of the back of the sensor that you would just slip that on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Looking hehe for some reason I cant seem to find it... i must be going crazy... Ive looked and looked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Stick your hand down onto the oil filter, then slide up against the block, then move your hand toward the firewall and you should feel it sticking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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