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What engine size , because could have come with a few different ones ? Engine oil pressure sensor is a input to the PCM - engine computer . This will turn on check engine light if thier is a problem ! What is the problem your having , oil light on , oil pressure gauge not working ?
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the engine oil pressure as determined by the powertrain control module (PCM). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the engine oil pressure. The engine oil pressure gage defaults to 0 kPa (0 psi) or below if:
• The PCM detects a malfunction in the engine oil pressure sensor circuit.
• The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communications with the PCM.
Depending on engine model traditional Buick design V-6 3800 switch is located in oil filter adapter housing can be seen on passenger side through wheel well. takes a deep 1 1/16 oil pressure socket to replace. Other model Chevy base V-6 3400 located next to oil filter on the front side of engine just above engine cradle frame this one uses a shorter sensor can be replace with a standard socket. 1 1/16 also
The oil pressure sender is located on the back of the engine block, top center. If you look over the top of your intake manifold(you'll have to take the plastic cover off the top of the engine to see it) you can make out the plug sticking up in the back. It takes a large socket to remove, and is a very tight squeeze. The sensor looks like a black plastic cylinder sticking up in the back of the engine with a wire connector on it.
Under the intake manifold. Make sure you get the harness for the knock sensors. and clean out all of the rust and junk you're going to find donw in the holes before and after you replace the sensors.
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