2002 Other Jeep Models high oil pressure

2002 JEEP
117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HARTABARD
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recently I have noticed my oil pressure guage is pegge d all the way to high. After continuous driving of a few hours the guage will drop back to about the 75-80 % range. Is trouble in the near future. I am on a trip of 400 miles from home. Need I worry???
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Nov 29, 2008 at 2:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like the oil pressure switch is acting up-to confirm it check the oil pressure-if normal replace the switch

What model is this-Cherokee or Wrangler???? so I can provide the pressure switch location
Nov 29, 2008 at 2:20 PM
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HARTABARD
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It is a Grand Cherokee
Nov 29, 2008 at 3:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The oil pressure switch/sensor is located on right rear side of engine block -see below


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_oil_pressure_sensor_3.jpg

Nov 29, 2008 at 3:10 PM
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HARTABARD
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thank you for the info....is it ok to drive the 400 miles to my home.....I am "on the road"
Nov 29, 2008 at 4:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Go for it and have a safe trip
Nov 29, 2008 at 4:51 PM
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HARTABARD
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Thanks again for the help....
Cheers....
Nov 29, 2008 at 9:20 PM
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