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Replacing Oil Pressure Sensor

tepaus

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Hello all,

We are experiencing the "service vehicle soon" message and it's driving us mad! - from a bit of research, I've found that the oil pressure sensor on the VZ's can cause this message.

Does anyone have instructions or could give tips on replacing the oil pressure sensor?

Many thanks in advance.
 

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Can't you just reset the message through the dash??
 

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As far as I know, it can't be reset through the dash.
 

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guys guys guys, remember, service vehicle soon IS NOT A SERVICE REMINDER, this is set when a non emissions related fault is detected,



to the op, have you properly diagnosed what is cauing the issue, buying a new pressure sensor is expensive and reckless way of fixing a problem, there are oodles of fault codes that can cause the svs message, id be getting it checked with a scan tool before replacing parts,
 

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guys guys guys, remember, service vehicle soon IS NOT A SERVICE REMINDER, this is set when a non emissions related fault is detected,



to the op, have you properly diagnosed what is cauing the issue, buying a new pressure sensor is expensive and reckless way of fixing a problem, there are oodles of fault codes that can cause the svs message, id be getting it checked with a scan tool before replacing parts,

Thanks for the info guys. Do I have to go to the dealer do have this scan done?
 

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Thanks for the info guys. Do I have to go to the dealer do have this scan done?

dealer or any other mechanical workshop with a compatible scan tool
 

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HI, I've had the "service vehicle soon" error the last couple of days. Had it checked with a scan tool -free of charge!!!! (not at a dealer, I refuse to go there any more). There were three error codes:
1) Oil Pressure out of range.
2) Oil pressure in range. --?????
3) Lost communications with module.

I wasn't there, but my wife assures me these are the error codes the mechanic told her.
The car is booked in to be serviced on Friday so I will post the results when i have them.
My gutt instinct was faulty oil pressure sender but I don't know about the loss of communications error?
Wait and see with crossed fingers I guess.

BTW - Andyman :thumbsup:thanks for setting everyone straight about resetting the service notice. Everyone seems to think it is the same as a regular notice, and it just isn't te same! :bang: Incidentally it does clear - for a very short period in my case - if you disconnect the battery for a while.
Ben.
 

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BTW - Andyman :thumbsup:thanks for setting everyone straight about resetting the service notice. Everyone seems to think it is the same as a regular notice, and it just isn't te same! :bang: Incidentally it does clear - for a very short period in my case - if you disconnect the battery for a while.
Ben.

no worries, its a very silly of showing a fault code, i can imagine alot of people taking there cars to get serviced and an ill informed or workshop without expirance would just change the oil and filter etc
 

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Got it fixed today. It was the oil pressure switch. Cost $132 for the switch plus half an hour labour.
All good again. No more annoying beeping!!
 
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