Engine Oil Pressure Switch Removal, Replacement & System Overview

[@keamomatsanee]

Thanks for that…especially about the ground path in the switch and diagram

[@mds2465]

I need to repair the wiring going to the oil pressure switch because unfortunately the pigtail that is crimped onto the wiring going to the oil pressure switch snapped off on me. Thanks for explaining this process. I'm hoping that I can address this issue now as well!

[@hiramalonso97]

Very informative! Very helpful! Thank you!

[@AdamsAnalysis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellyrodriguez7516]

Thx.really wells explained .

[@AdamsAnalysis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffreyspence2510]

I saw one video where they said not to put teflon tape on the threads because it would block the ground. What do you think?

[@robertmichel4924]

Never use Teflon tape on oil sender. Always use a liquid anaerobic sealant. Tape can get into oil passages starving critical components of oil.

[@AdamsAnalysis]

Good advice. Thanks!

[@2002MX5]

The switch is on the left side on a 2003 Forester. A 27mm deep socket absolutely will not fit on it because alternator blocks it. You may be able to use a racheting 17mm wrench. Turns out mine wasn't leaking, so I left it.

[@vajhuamsibluag]

Where is it located?

[@AdamsAnalysis]

This particular one is on the back (firewall side) of the engine block, near the oil filter.

[@langeplanet]

Great video. I have a 2004 Honda Pilot and when I pulled the electrical plug off, the wire came out of the plug (the female part). How do I reattach it? It looked pretty simple.

[@HaulAssin]

88⁸😅⁸😊⁸

[@mds2465]

I just replaced this switch on my 2005 CR-V today. It was leaking pretty bad!

[@caseysimmons9578]

I have an 04 leaking pretty bad now. Going to degrease and inspect tomorrow. Pray for me!

[@flinch622]

Alright... one word of caution [that applies to some UK made cars of the past]: NPT and BSP 1/8" fittings have exactly the same thread pitch but different taper! They are not interchangeable - you won't get better than 2 thread engagement, and trying to give it a little extra oomph to get rid of slow leaks will be stripped thread territory faster than you can sneeze. There is NO amount of teflon tape that cures a mismatch - go buy the right thing/use proper adapter bushings as needed.

[@AdamsAnalysis]

Good advice!

[@danfrank-5294]

@AdamsAnalysis You just installed the wrong oil pressure switch and misinformed everyone! These Honda models have a 1/8 inch BSPT (British standard pipe thread). You just installed an 1/8 inch NPT (National pipe thread) oil pressure switch into the threaded hole. Causing both damage to the threaded hole in the engine block, and the threads on the new (incorrect) oil pressure switch and it will leak engine oil. @flinch622 was on the right track, but he didn’t catch that you were installing the wrong part. Stop making how to videos. You don’t know what you are doing and it shows. Back to the books until you figure it out!

[@rebordan145]

What’s that site you used

[@TerrellThinks]

Do you have to use Teflon tape?

[@AdamsAnalysis]

A liquid thread sealant from Permatex would be best. Teflon tape might have the ability to insulate the metal of the sending unit from the engine block. If this happens the switch will not function electrically because of an open ground.

[@eddie054]

@@AdamsAnalysis -That was my thought.

[@eshskis1]

Solid video

[@freebird8607]

The oil pressure switch why is it necessary and can the engine do without?

[@rugratfromdao4274]

Mine has been missing for a year and a half been driving without it , its ok man

[@crazymisada]

lol@@rugratfromdao4274

[@biffed6927]

I got a check engine light after this and car sounds weird when shifting 😊

[@roblox_bedwars-g5x]

Hi what size are the OEM oil pressure socket? Thanks.

[@AdamsAnalysis]

I wish I would have documented that. I'm sorry to say I do not remember.

[@andychristensen1028]

How do u get the connector off?

[@AdamsAnalysis]

It snaps on and does not have a retaining tab.

[@roblopez6663]

He said 26mm

[@daviddigirolamo2908]

I have a 2010 CR-V. Do I need to drain the oil’s first before changing the sensor?

[@dorran962]

Do I have to drain oil for this?

[@AdamsAnalysis]

No need to drain the oil. Some oil will come out while removing the switch, but not a large quantity.

[@dorran962]

@@AdamsAnalysis cool thanks! 🙌🏾

[@freebird8607]

The thread from the oilpressure switch in the inside of the engine is almost gone!! What to do now??? help!! I replaced the oilpressure switch with a new one, but I over tight it to much, the engine is 15 years old, what to do now???

[@truejey7475]

Did any damage happened.how did you fixed it ?

[@zeez4178]

Helicoil

[@bovenzi9544]

I'm having trouble removing the switch. It's a clear half inch piece of plastic after removing the rubber part. How do I remove the electrical part?

[@AdamsAnalysis]

Assuming the connector released from the sending unit and did not break, the plastic portion is part of the sending unit and will be removed when you unthread or unscrew the whole unit.

[@marsh1987jm]

Same problems here I can't actually get the cable off doesn't seem to be. A clip but it won't pull off

[@elcoyotecojodeldesierto2300]

I was having the same issue, but i just pull it off a little bit harder and it xome off.

[@RandyWells24]

is that the same location for an 06 crv?

[@AdamsAnalysis]

Not exactly, the 2006 has an update engine (2.4L K-Series). The oil pressure sender on that engine is just to the left of the engine oil filter.

[@RandyWells24]

@@AdamsAnalysis AWESOME thanks, cant see ANYTHING in that area. im on my THIRD filter wrench just to get filter out lol. thanks for the FAST response!

[@mandalynrose77]

Did it fix the problem?

[@AdamsAnalysis]

Yes, the replacement fixed the oil leak concern. Thanks for watching!

[@hipoltoestrada4456]

What app do you use?

[@rollinrebels2544]

The video didn't show how to disconnect the electrical side of the switch, you completely skipped that.

[@AdamsAnalysis]

This specific connector did not have a clip or release, it just pulls off. Some will be that way, others will have a release tab that must be pressed.

[@zoneb609]

Honestly if you can’t disconnect that by yourself… you shouldn’t be touching that

[@GandalftheGrey-]

Teflon is recommended as per helms manual.

[@ahmadchaudhry]

If u need a man for help then i m willing to come to you to work for u

[@rikkydavidson1762]

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