INCORRECT/ERRATIC OIL PRESSURE READINGS INST OIL PRESS SENSOR

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

MODELS: 1990-93 ALL LIGHT DUTY MODELS

Owners of some 1990-93 light duty trucks may comment that the oil pressure dash gage reads high, has erratic movement or is inoperative. 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 mount- ing, 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 1990-93 models are:

Parts are currently available from GMSPO

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty use labor operation N2220.

Model Engine(s) Engine VIN Codes New Part Number Replaces ----- --------- ---------------- --------------- -------- L38/LN8/L35 A,E,W 10201490 1647135-90/91 S/T except Syclone 10201490 10096178-92/93 or Typhoon LL2/LB4 R,Z 10201491 1647136-91/92 10201491 10096179-92/93 Syclone LB4 Z 10201490 10068563-91 Typhoon LB4 Z 10201490 10137652-92/93 M/L LN8/L35/LB4 E,W,Z 10201490 1647135-90/91 10201490 10096178-92/93 C/K All Gas Z,H,K,N 10201489 10068563-90/91 10201489 10137652-92/93 G All Gas Z,H,K,N 10201489 10068563-90/91 10201489 10137652-92/93 R/V All Gas K,N 10201489 10068563-90/91 10201489 10137652-92/93 P (60 psi) All Gas Z,K,N 10201489 10068563-90/91 10201489 10137652-92/93 P (80 psi) All Gas Z,K,N 10201490 10096178-92/93

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