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2001 Dodge Ram Oil Pressure Switch

Tiny
TEXASBYRD
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 48,000 MILES
My oil gauge keeps dropping to '0' and after a few seconds pops back up to normal. After awhile, it will drop to '0' and stay until engine is turned off. Every time the engine is cranked, the pressure starts off normal.
Is this probably the oil pressure switch? Where is it located?
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it drops to 0psi and you hear nothing from the engine (knocking, ticking...) then it is most likely the switch. When an oil pump goes, they usually go bad and don't work again.

The switch is located near the distributor (I think behind it) However, here is a picture of one. It shows it on the side of it.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249084_c_2.jpg



Let me know if this helps you. Remember, If I recall correctly, it is actually behind the distributor sitting lower than where the distributor mounts.

Joe
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 8:39 PM

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