How to Change VZ V6 Oil Pressure Sensor

[aussieakito]

Just a quick "How To" on changing VZ alloytec oil pressure sensors, very common on these cars.
Pretty straight forward, easy to do at home instead of getting ripped by a workshop.

So This VZ come to me with an engine light on

I checked the Codes with the tech2 and sure enough it had a oil pressure sensor Range/Perfomance code in it.
Which is so common that i am confident enough to not carry out any further diagnostics and just go ahead and replace it.

So here it is

All you will need for this is
- A new sensor, they range from 50-120 bucks.. i get them cheap as chips.
- A 1&1/16 deep socket
- Easiest with a flexi head ratchet

Locate the oil pressure sensor directly under the oil filter housing.

Disconnect the plug and loosen the sensor,

Remove and replace the sensor, Very minimal oil will drip out, use a rag to catch any oil.
(This had no oil in it as i was servicing it anyway)
These do not need to be tight, just nip it up with the ratchet.
Dont forget to plug it back in

Disconnect the battery by undoing the negative cable by the little 10mm
Leave disconnected for 10 minutes and re fit the cable.

There you have it, engine light gone

 

[exanVZ]

nice writeup mate, fyi this also fixes the 'SVS' Service Vehicle Soon error which comes up every time when idling or slowing down/stopping . I did it myself last week and the error hasn't come back since. This error doesn't appear on a tech2 so you don't need to disconnect the battery to clear it either, just disappears once you swap the part. I got my switch off ebay for $25pp so bargain price, or it was about $70-80 at repco.

 

[pbax]

Do you disconnect the battery before you start doing this, or only after you have replaced the sensor?

 

[aussieakito]

Do you disconnect the battery before you start doing this, or only after you have replaced the sensor?

You can do it either after or during, doesnt really matter all that much.

 

[RAMND1]

A trip to Repco $1.50
New oil sensor $80.00
1" 1/16th deep socket $17.00
Advice from this site & some confidence to do the job, - PRICELESS!

Many many thanks.

 

[aussieakito]

A trip to Repco $1.50
New oil sensor $80.00
1" 1/16th deep socket $17.00
Advice from this site & some confidence to do the job, - PRICELESS!

Many many thanks.

Glad i could help and persuade you to join the forum

 

[dubincorporation]

Guys,Months ago i bought oil pressure sensor for 60$ so it wasnt for my car
Internet is full of information about these sensors but seems to hard to pick right part for your car.
Then i found one site where you can find everything about oil pressure sensors switches or gauges,You should bookmark it too. How Does Oil Pressure Sensor Work - Where To buy