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Re:Re:Location for aftermarket oil pressure sensor?
So as the title suggests, I want to install an aftermarket oil pressure sensor and gauge, but I don't know where I could put the sensor, the gauge already has a spot for it, any advice?
thanks in advance
The sensor for the oil pressure gauge goes in place of the "idiot" sensor that will be found close to the oil filter. I am assuming that the Gen.3 is similar to my Gen.4, I see no reason why it shouldn't be.
The stock sensor is a switch I think, so it won't light up a bulb unless there's no pressure, also yes it is near the filter and it has a cable connected to it, but won't removing it trigger any CEL?
You remove the standard sensor and attach it to a "Y" or "T" piece so that the original sensor and the pressure gauge sensor both get oil under pressure.
Please don't put a tee directly on the side of the engine block, I suggest the tee be securely mounted either to the firewall or the inner fender, which ever is convenient and connected to the block via a braided stainless steel flex.
Tees mounted directly on the block will generally fatigue from the vibration and break.
If you're in the UK Demon Tweeks should be able to supply what you need.
I did just that and it meant I had another benefit. If you screw the "T" or "Y" piece to the block directly, because the end you screw in is a tapered thread you may not get it to line up where you need it to be. The sender unit is large and cumbersome and heavier than the original sender so I went to a hydraulic fitting specialist called Pertex - I think that's the spelling - supplied everything.
Oh damn for real?
No I'm not in the UK so I'll have to do myself since it's a simple enough job I think, but what do you mean with a braided steel line, how should it be connected?
Just explain it like I'm 7 because it's late here and I'm really tired, thanks tho
The 1.3 version of the old swift had an oil pressure gauge apparently.
I don't have the diagrams for the swift to confirm this but that would be a variant of the M13 engine
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Vandoni wrote: My Jimny has the m13a but the oil pressure sensor is just a on/off switch, unfortunately
Yes but the swift may have the parts to allow a gauge to be fitted
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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