oil pressure sensor?

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
106,400 MILES
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SHECAM
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The oil pressure sensor light flickers when I slow down or come to a stop. I've been told1) the sensor needs to be replaced and/or 2) I need to use a heavier wt oil because my oil pumps is getting weaker. I have about 400 miles left on my current oil change.

This is worrying me!

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Dec 7, 2011 at 5:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If there is no knocking or ticking when the light flickers, chances are the oil sending unit is bad. It isn't an expensive part, under 20 bucks. Replace that and see if it fixes the problem. If you DO hear a knocking or ticking from the engine, then you need to check pressure with a mechanical pump and maybe even replace the oil pump.
Apr 9, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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DMK67
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where is the oil sending unit located
Jun 12, 2020 at 12:22 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Hello,

The oil pressure sensor is on the right side of the block down low. here is a diagram to help. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


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NICKADEAMOUS
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Can you please tell me where the oil sending unit is on engine?
Jun 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM (Merged)
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ZACKMAN
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2.4L Sedan


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2.7L Sedan


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3.0L Coupe Locate your oil filter. Look right above it.
Jun 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM (Merged)
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ROGERGEIGER
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My convertible has started illuminating the Oil light after the engine reaches operating temperature and is at idle. Goes out when the RPM is increased. I would like to check the oil pressure sending unit and associated wiring, Where is the sending unit located?
Jun 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM (Merged)
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ZACKMAN
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From under the car, locate your oil filter. The switch is just above the filter.
Jun 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM (Merged)
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JEAN830
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the oil sending unit replaced 2 yrs.ago now needs it again how do i find in engine and replace myself? thanks jean
Jun 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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your vehicle has a oil pressure switch, not a sending unit. the oil pressure switch is located right side of engine block, below exhaust manifold on the 2.4L engines. it is located on the side of engine block, near oil filter on the 2.5L engines.
Jun 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM (Merged)
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