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Re:Re:Location for aftermarket oil pressure sensor?

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21 Jan 2023 09:01 #247050 by Vandoni
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

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21 Jan 2023 09:12 #247051 by Roger Fairclough
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.

Roger

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21 Jan 2023 16:38 #247065 by Vandoni
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?

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21 Jan 2023 17:42 #247066 by Roger Fairclough
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.

Roger
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21 Jan 2023 19:00 #247069 by Vandoni
Clever, didn't think about that, thanks for the tip

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21 Jan 2023 19:41 #247070 by fordem
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.

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21 Jan 2023 22:22 #247073 by Roger Fairclough
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.

Roger

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21 Jan 2023 22:38 #247074 by Roger Fairclough
It's spelt Pirtek.

Roger

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22 Jan 2023 00:03 #247076 by Vandoni
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

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22 Jan 2023 08:49 #247078 by mlines
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

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22 Jan 2023 14:37 - 22 Jan 2023 14:37 #247080 by Vandoni
My Jimny has the m13a but the oil pressure sensor is just a on/off switch, unfortunately
Last edit: 22 Jan 2023 14:37 by Vandoni.

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22 Jan 2023 14:59 #247081 by mlines

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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