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YOUR RESEARCHOil Pressure Gauge Wacky & Throws Fault
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Wanted to check here before trudging it over to the dealer for the expected pillaging.
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Rennlisters! This just started happening yesterday on my 2003 Carerra 4 Cab. Has anyone seen anything like this? First reaction is faulty sensor. Wanted to check here before trudging it over to the dealer for the expected pillaging. Video attached.
Yep, I'd change the sensor first.
It shouldn't be THAT bad of a job.
LOTS cheaper doing it yourself than sending to the dealer.
Below is the list of things I'd send my car to the dealer to fix:
...end of list.
Esto,
Do a Google search and then go to the Rennlist threads. The search function on Rennlist does not work that well.
The oil pressure switch is not that bad of a job, just a little tricky with reaching it from the bottom, although you can see it from the top. There are plenty of threads on the procedure.
Simple fix of the pressure sensor. I had that "Holy C**p" moment a few times before RL provided the answer. It can happen with a sharp turn, upon hard braking, or hitting a bump. Looks like sudden acceleration in your case.
My guess is sending unit. FYI the same sending unit does both functions of the gauge and the idiot light. I had to replace mine on my n/a 996 once, its pretty easy. You will need a crow foot wrench to make the job simple.
@Esto Pila
it's a relatively easy job. Once you remove the passenger side rear wheel you can actually see it from below. A ratchet, an extension and a crows foot (i think a 19mm) will have it out. Loosen it from the bottom then you can stick your hand into the engine compartment and you'll be able to unscrew it by hand. Be sure to unplug the two terminals first. They actually get corroded and rusty and often cause the sensor to act funky.
I did not need to remove the wheel when I replaced mine a few weeks ago. Nor did I need to lift the car.
Lots of threads here and elsewhere (and youtube vids) detailing the process.
