On most sensors when you look at the base of the sensor connector you can find description for the wires. Oil pressure sensor 3 wire ls3 connector pigtail assembled in wichita kansas with usa made oem grade txl wire compatible with 2009 and newer gm series ls engines with large round 3 terminal 2 keyway oil pressure sensor applications includes.

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3 wire oil pressure sensor. 1 pigtail w 6 inch wire leads. If you are unsure of the pinout on the sensor you can check. Look at the oil gauge on the dashboard. But when i connect the 3rd terminal s which i think should be the y harness from the temp sender to the opsu. Check here for special coupons and promotions. Oil enters the end of the sensor which is screwed into the engine block and pushes against a diaphragm.
The oil pressure switch sends a signal directly to the drivers instrument panel or the engine control module. The fuel pump relay works properly comes on with presence of oil pressure when connected to p and i. Theyre used in injection systems transmission hvac and many other systems. Get the scoop here on pressure sensors. So a shorted sensor will render the crank sensor inoperable. The vega sender opens with low oil pressure the three wire units are a backup if you have a relay failure.
Order oil pressure sensorswitch for your vehicle and pick it up in storemake your purchase find a store near you and get directions. The 3 terminal oil pressure sending unit has i p and s by the terminals. Doublej52 oct 10 2012 share post 11. Unplug the wire that is connected to the sending unit if the gauge is at zero. The diaphragm moves a wiper inside the sensor which runs up or down a blade of known resistance this blade is connected to the return wire from the gauge. I thought i had it hooked up correctly but i guess not.
V 5v voltage from ecu o voltage output from sensor. Your order may be eligible for ship to home and shipping is free on all online orders of 3500. Gauge sending units are often variable resistors but the sending units for the instrument panels warning lights like. It indicates if the engines oil pressure has fallen below a critical level of 3 10 psi depending on the engine. If the gauge goes up to three it indicates that the sender is bad and needs to be replaced. Try to find one for about an 86 7 camaro tpi i think will be what youre looking for.
The resistance of the sensor depends on the oil pressure. Here is the procedure to test any 3 wire pressure sensor first find out pinout for sensor.