INCORRECT/ERRATIC OIL PRESSURE READINGS INST OIL PRESS SENSOR

SUBJECT: INCORRECT OR ERRATIC OIL PRESSURE READINGS (INSTALL NEW OIL PRESSURE SENSOR)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990-93 ALL LIGHT DUTY MODELS

CONDITION:

--------- Owners of some 1990 through 1993 light duty trucks may comment that the oil pressure dash gage reads high, has erratic movement or is inoperative.

CAUSE:

----- The internal resistance wire in the oil pressure sensor may not be properly supported, resulting in an intermittent open condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

Check for normal causes of high oil pressure gage readings (high resistance or open circuit), such as a poor ground path caused by loose sensor mounting, oil cooler adapter loose, or poor electrical connections. If no cause can be found, replace the oil pressure sensor following the procedure below.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the wiring harness connector from the oil pressure sensor.

3. Remove the oil pressure sensor.

4. Install the new oil pressure sensor.

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the oil pressure sensor.

6. Connect the negative battery cable.

PARTS INFORMATION:

New Oil Pressure Sensor Part Numbers for the 1990-1993 models are:

Engine Model Engine(s) VIN Codes New P/N Replaces ----- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10201490 1647135 -90/91 S/T except L38/LN8/L35 A,E,W 10201490 10096178 -92/93 Syclone or Typhoon 10201491 1647136 -91/92 LL2/LB4 R,Z 10201491 10096179 -92/93 Syclone LB4 Z 10201490 10068563 -91 Typhoon LB4 Z 10201490 10137652 -92/93

10201490 1647135 -90/91 M/L LN8/L35/LB4 E,W,Z 10201490 10096178 -92/93

10201489 10068563 -90/91 C/K All Gas Z,H,K,N 10201489 10137652 -92/93

10201489 10068563 -90/91 G All Gas Z,H,K,N 10201489 10137652 -92/93

10201489 10068563 -90/91 R/V All Gas K,N 10201489 10137652 -92/93

10201489 10068563 -90/91 P (60 psi) All Gas Z,K,N 10201489 10137652 -92/93 P (80 psi) All Gas Z,K,N 10201490 10096178 -92/93

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Operation: N2220

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