Where is the oil pressure sending unit on 2004 dodge stratus?

Could be a problem with the oil pump, the oil pressure sensor, clogged oil lines, or something more major.

Location of the OPS unit is at the rear of engine near the distributor. (OPS) oil pressure sending

I would have the oil pressure checked with a pressure gauge. Most likely you have low oil pressure. Not much you can do about this problem now. A used engine swap is probably the cheapest answer. Have it checked before buying an engine. Could have a bad wire or plug at the sending unit.

check oil level [ looks good is not doesnt fly as as not being a possible problem ] may need an oil change --if oil is good -new with new filter will need to have the oil pressure sensor tested and oil pressure tested if sender failing then replacement should fix if low oil pressure then

have a mechanical test gauge put on the engine to verify you have good oil pressure, if it is ok then replace the oil pressure sending unit on the engine

Common sighs of a faulty oil pressure sending unit. You can pic one up at Auto Zone for less then the dealer and they will have the step by step instructions for you to get the job done with common tools. Or you can take it to a local garage, and have them install the new oil pressure sending unit the same time you service the oil and filter. It takes an extra 15 min to install, so check with the garage on how much they will charge you. Most of the time you can tip the tech an extra $10.00 to install it for you and you keep your hands clean. Good luck and keep me posted.

Low oil level - add more.

This same thing happened to me it was the oil sending unit that needed to be replaced. It's an easy fix but you have to take off the heat shield to get to it.

Most likely the oil pressure switch may be damaged. This is a simple procedure. Change and observe the results

If it is the service engine light, go to Auto Zone and they will put a scanner on it for free and diagnose the code. I may have fixed the same problem with my daughter's 2004 Dodge Stratus 2.7L V-6 a few months ago. Is it the "Oil Pressure Light" or the service engine light? My daughter's car had a sporadic low oil pressure light. Checking the actual oil pressure is more work, so I guessed it was the Oil Pressure sending unit and it was. When I took it off it the electrical connection was soaked in oil due to some internal failure. I put a new oil pressure sending unit on and the oil pressure light has not come back on.

If you remove the wire connector and there is no oil on anything, try sparying it with electrical parts cleaner and putting it back together. If the oil light is still on you will need to replace the sending unit.

It is an easy job, but it must be done from the underside of the engine in a tight space. Make sure the enginer is cool because the sending unit is close to the exhaust. There is an aluminum heat shield with three (3) bolts that needs to be removed and is most of the work. You will need to plug the hole with a clean rag or wait for the next oil change to do the job and replace it after you drain the oil.

If the easy steps above do not solve the problem then you may have bigger trouble like a bad oil pump, or worse yet, a really worn out engine that needs a rebuild.

Just last week, I has a SEL scanned at Auto Zone and it turned out to be the Engine Coolant Temperatuere Sensor. I removed the electrical connection and sprayed it with electric parts cleaner and put it back together. No light since then. Good Luck!