Check Oil Warning

[Phyco]

Very high, the part can be had for $65ish and can be fitted by yourself (easily) using an $18 bit from Repco and a standard ratchet. Whereabouts in Perth are you? If you are anywhere near Joondalup and/or Wangara I have a scan-tool I can run to check if the Oil Pressure Sensor is the leading cause of the issue (unless of course the dealer already did this).

 

[impulsive]

hahahaha $110 for a 10 second job... tell em he's dreamin

 

[imoore]

we had a vz do this to us. i serviced it and i went to move it out and it flashed low oil. i re checked the level, it was full. plug in the scan tool and there was no oil pressure. wiggled the wires and it came back to life.

 

[impulsive]

lol wiggled the wires, hit it with a hammer, boot it, punch it... lol, yea that got it

 

[RiCeY]

Does it say Check Oil or Service Engine Oil?

If it's the latter, ignore it, it means nothing.

 

[Ausdiver99]

I had the same problem with my VZ and replaced the sender with one from Repco which cost about $75. I have the special 3/8" drive socket if anyone is around Hampton Park area and wants to use it and save themselve $18. All was well for a day or two but the Service Vehicle Soon AND Check Oil warnings are appearing again. The oil level is OK. Does anyone have any suggestions? The electrical connector doesnt seem to be as tight a fit on the new sender as it is on the old one. I might buy a scan tool with PC interface from eBay if the tape doesn't stop the problem.

Phyco - what are the codes if it is the replacement oil sender that's causing the problem?

 

[mantis3dfx]

V6 or V8??

Probably the Oil pressure sensor/switch however I am no mechanic and others could have a better idea.... I would be taking it to someone who can hook it up to a tech2 and check the codes being returned.

Good luck.

...Or you could just screw a normal oil pressure testing gauge into the spot where the oil pressure sensor resides. If you have the car already jacked up at the front, it should only takes about 5 or 10 minutes to do

 

[crew chief]

Good call, I hope they haven't been waiting 11 years though

 

[rambunctious]

Nothing new for dealer wanting $209.
I used one of these about 6 months ago still good today.
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?...70.l1313&_nkw=oil+pressure+switch+vz&_sacat=0
Not all that hard to remove/replace takes about 5 minutes but don't over tighten it as it is alloy and has an O ring for memory.
Lift engine cover straight up to expose it then press tab on connector to remove connector.
Undo switch anti clockwise looking from the front of engine.
I have a one and one sixteenth inch long socket which makes it easier..

 

[Martbar]

Good call, I hope they haven't been waiting 11 years though

Not a bad thread though, had to go back twice and cancel the likes.