They are easy to change. Here is an article on how to test them. Oil Pressure Sensor Testing 1. Test and verify the engine oil pressure. If no or insufficient pressure exits, oil pressure problem exits and gauge and sensor are operational, repair oil pressure problem. 2. Check the appropriate fuse before attempting any other diagnostics. 3. Unplug the sensor electrical hardness. 4. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between the sensor terminals. 5. With the engine stopped, continuity should not exist. Ø The switch inside the oil pressure sensor opens at (6) psi or less of pressure. 6. With the engine running, continuity should exist. 7. If continuity does not exist as stated, the sensor is faulty.
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No, a defective oil pressure sensor will not harm the engine as long as the oil pressure is what it should be. However, how do you know what the pressure is if the sensor is bad. Replace the sensor so that you can receive a warning if the oil pressure drops below what is optimum.
The oil pressure sensor could be defective as they can be clogged over time. You can use an oil stabilizer or replace the sensor if the oil stabilizer does not fix it.
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The stock oil pressure sensor on a 97 Saturn can be replaced with an oil pressure gauge for poundage info by first unscrewing the existing sensor. The new sensor can then be screwed into place and wiring ran to a suitable pressure gauge.
if your oil pressure is normal, you may need to replace one of the oil pressure sensors with a bigger window-(ask your vw parts dealer), i have a 1991 gti gulf 1.8 liter and i had to replace the high oil pressure sensor because of false readings
because your oil pressure is not right. either replace the oil pressure sensor or the pump.
ck oil pressure with gauge, if ok replace oil sending unit there is also a $20.00 dollars oil pressure sensor that sits underneath the engine by the oil pan area(front), this sensor can get old and display the wrong pressure in the system.
check your oil pressure.... that's what that light is for. if oil pressure checks out the replace sensor
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The oil sensor is junk. You MUST replace it. Be sure to put a SMALL amount of sealer on the threads. When you start the engine the oil pump pumps oil up to and in the oil sensor.
The oil pressure could be low. Or the oil sensor could be bad. The vehicle should have a fresh oil change if its anywhere near time, and the oil pressure tested. The sensor is easy to replace if its bad.