2002 Jeep Cherokee Oil pressure is high

2002 JEEP CHEROKEE
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVECLARKE33
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My oil pressure unit on the dash board shows that when I am at idol it reads 3/4 high, and as I accelerate, fast or smooth, it jumps up to max. I have been told that it is probably the oil pressure sending unit. I need to know where it is. I can not find any wiring that looks anything like the unit.
Jun 21, 2010 at 7:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.
Jun 21, 2010 at 7:14 PM
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