Awesome video. Thank you Andy!! I have an '04 Neon; its dropping idle and the oil pressure light is coming on whenever I stop. So Im going to start with this before dropping my left pinky to replace the oil pump
I know this video is 4 years old, but I just bought a "new" SXT (a 2004, with 40,000 original miles) with a leaking oil pressure switch. I wonder - if I'm doing the switch replacement from the top of the engine - if putting the REAR wheels onto the ramps would tilt the engine forward enough to help with access, as well as keep that small amount of oil from leaking out? Also, I'm going to pull my airbox, battery, and battery tray, in order to check the condition of the shifter bushings. I wonder if that will help with access as well?
Brittney Knox it can, but you want to get under the vehicle and confirm where the leak is coming from. In a lot of cases it can be a failing oil pan gasket.
If it's a random light it's more likely a sensor, but if it's consistent and more commonly a low RPM occurrence it more likely is a drop in oil pressure, a cheap trick to raise pressure is to just run thicker oil
Phillips Vision well I’m finished. Mistake 1 was not thinking I needed a socket extension. 2 I took my coolant cap off to get it out of the way and it fell somewhere under the drivers side hood. 3 I’m not sure if the harness is on all the way, I see that it’s not flush and not sure how far the red switch needs to be pushed in to lock it. So now I’m afraid to start the car 😂
Shanna O you should be able to reach down along the back of the engine and tighten it. If the harness is on tight, the red lock should clip all the way and you can pull gently on the harness to make sure it’s locked
Ey bro Nice video! My oil light comes on when I'm in ralenti and the car hot after some time, but when I trottle it the light comes off. The oil level is good and in the engine doesn't hear any knock or something that indicates a fault of oil. You think the problem is definetely the oil pressure sensor?
This seems like the solution to my problem! Going to get my mechanic to fix it today. Will let you know if the problem goes away. Thanks!
Did it fix your problem
Thanks for helping and teaching.
Awesome video. Thank you Andy!!
I have an '04 Neon; its dropping idle and the oil pressure light is coming on whenever I stop.
So Im going to start with this before dropping my left pinky to replace the oil pump
Did that work for you or did you finally have to change the oil pump? I have similar symptoms.
@@williamandersen6857 It did
Great video Andy! I'll give it a go when the weather warms up in Mass. (no garage)
Bob Stafford 👍
Perfect video you are a master!
Thanks 👍
I know this video is 4 years old, but I just bought a "new" SXT (a 2004, with 40,000 original miles) with a leaking oil pressure switch. I wonder - if I'm doing the switch replacement from the top of the engine - if putting the REAR wheels onto the ramps would tilt the engine forward enough to help with access, as well as keep that small amount of oil from leaking out? Also, I'm going to pull my airbox, battery, and battery tray, in order to check the condition of the shifter bushings. I wonder if that will help with access as well?
You can just reach down from the top and do it if you want to keep it simple. If not, you can access it from the bottom
Excellent video, very helpful. Thanks a lot.
Outstanding video sir.
Nicholas Vonrhine thx👍
You just found your oil leak. It was leaking thru the connectors and down the wire that’s why it’s all wet under there but the block has no oil on it
worked for me thanks
Thanks for the info
What size socket?
1 1/16
Thanks for the help ..Well done
Ron Hue 👍
Well done 👍
Thx
Excellent, thank you!!
multibucker you’re welcome, thanks for the feedback 👍
Nice, can you do a tutorial on the air conditioning low and high pressure switch for a 2001 dodge neon? Thank you.
sernani99 I’m actually planning on doing work on the a/c soon👍
@@PhillipsVision nice I am looking forward to that video.
Muy bien amigo, es el mejor video de todos los que he visto para este caso
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Wow looks easy thanks you.
Me: "That looks easy! Should take me all of fifteen minutes to do!"
Me, 2 hours later: "Man, that looked easy! Why did it take me so long to do it?!"
Good stuff brother
Miguel Perez thx
porque solo tiene un cable conectado el sensor ?
because the sensor only has one cable connected?
It fixed it, no longer does the oil light come on.
Eugene Jones 👍
Eugene Jones which size socket did you use
Jeffrey Neal you’ll need a 1-1/16 socket. They make a specific socket for the oil pressure switch, you can get it at Advance Auto or Autozone
would this part stop the car from starting?
Barbarann Adamo no, just cause the oil pressure light to come on, or if starting to fail would cause the light to go on and off.
Great video thank you! Will a bad switch cause an oil leak as well?
Brittney Knox it can, but you want to get under the vehicle and confirm where the leak is coming from. In a lot of cases it can be a failing oil pan gasket.
Phillips Vision thanks!
Brittney Knox you’re welcome 👍
My oil light is only on at low idol. I’m looking to see if this will fix it.
This should fix it, unless there is actually an oil pressure issue and not a bad sensor
If it's a random light it's more likely a sensor, but if it's consistent and more commonly a low RPM occurrence it more likely is a drop in oil pressure, a cheap trick to raise pressure is to just run thicker oil
Should I disconnect the battery prior? Great video btw. About to change mine right now
Shanna O I didn’t, but it surely wouldn’t hurt to disconnect it
Phillips Vision well I’m finished. Mistake 1 was not thinking I needed a socket extension. 2 I took my coolant cap off to get it out of the way and it fell somewhere under the drivers side hood. 3 I’m not sure if the harness is on all the way, I see that it’s not flush and not sure how far the red switch needs to be pushed in to lock it. So now I’m afraid to start the car 😂
Shanna O you should be able to reach down along the back of the engine and tighten it. If the harness is on tight, the red lock should clip all the way and you can pull gently on the harness to make sure it’s locked
Phillips Vision can’t thank you enough. So far no oil light 🤞
Shanna O glad to hear👍
What is that silver circle above the switch?
Tommy Riddell the hex ring at the base of the threaded end
It's a frost plug.
Great video, very well explained and detailed. Im _mista_cool_ from instagram👍
єl ςαριταи яογαl thanks for the feedback and support 👍
@@PhillipsVision No problem! 👍
So i just did mine and the harness isnt slipping onto the new sensor. Do i just have to push on it really hard or?
It should connect like all harnesses, push it gently until it clips in place. Don’t force it, just in case it’s not seated properly
@@PhillipsVision thanks for the reply man i will give it another go and hopefully its just seated wrong
What socket size please
Ey bro Nice video! My oil light comes on when I'm in ralenti and the car hot after some time, but when I trottle it the light comes off. The oil level is good and in the engine doesn't hear any knock or something that indicates a fault of oil. You think the problem is definetely the oil pressure sensor?
MásAuto Mx yep, definitely sounds like the sensor switch
@@PhillipsVision thanks dude! I Will change it soon to Fix the problem. It's si disturbing to hear that sound everytime the light turns on jhahaha
I have same problem tomorrow am on it lol was worried
Did you put any Teflon tape around It?
Oliver H that was a while back but I don’t think so