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Oil Pressure Sender: Testing and Inspection





OIL PRESSURE SWITCH INSPECTION

MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo

WARNING:
- A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the exhaust system.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

3. Remove the oil pressure switch. Oil Pressure Switch Removal

4. Apply air pressure of approx. 40 kPa {0.41 kgf/cm2, 5.8 psi} to the oil pressure switch as shown in the figure.






5. Measure continuity between oil pressure switch terminal A and the thread area.






- If there is any malfunction, replace the oil pressure switch.

Oil pressure switch continuity





SKYACTIV-G 2.0

WARNING:
- A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the exhaust system.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

3. Remove the oil pressure switch. Oil Pressure Switch Removal

4. Apply air pressure of approx. 120 kPa {1.22 kgf/cm2, 17.4 psi} to the oil pressure switch as shown in the figure.






5. Measure continuity between oil pressure switch terminal A and the thread area.






- If there is any malfunction, replace the oil pressure switch.

Oil pressure switch continuity





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