My wife's 02 Intrepid with the 2.7 has the oil light coming on at idle in gear, as soon as she steps on the gas it goes out so I am thinking the sending unit is going bad? Anyone have any idea where it's at so I can change it?

 

Bump....

 

Obvious questions ,
Last time the oil was changed ???
Oil full ??? Low oil can cause this
If equipped with oil pressure gauge what is it reading ???

 

oil was changed less than 2 weeks ago and it is full and it doesn't have a gauge, and it will only come on at idle in gear that's why I am thinking sending unit? just not sure where it's at?

 

I don't have one to look at or service manual , sender is normally on the block with a round brass piece with one or two wires attached.. heres the testing info I found


Turn ignition ON (engine off ).
Verify if the oil warning lamp lights.
turn ignition off.
Check the engine oil level. Adjust as necessary.
If engine oil level is within specification disconnect the engine oil pressure switch connector.
If the oil warning lamp goes out:
Remove the oil pressure switch.
Connect an oil pressure gauge in its place.
Start the engine.
If the pressure reading is 4.0 PSI or greater at idle :
Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
Check if gauge reading is 4.0 PSI or greater with the engine fully warm and at idle.
If pressure gauge reading is 4.0 PSI or greater replace the oil pressure switch.
If the oil pressure warning lamp doesn’t go out when disconnecting the oil pressure switch connector:
Disconnect the instrument cluster.
With an ohmmeter measure the oil pressure switch sense circuit to ground.
If the resistance is below 5.0 ohms, repair the oil pressure switch sense circuit for a short to ground.
If the resistance is above 5.0 ohms, repair or replace the instrument cluster as necessary.
If the oil pressure warning lamp doesn’t light when turning the ignition switch on, disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
Connect a jumper wire between the oil pressure switch sense circuit and ground.
If the warning lamp lights, replace the oil pressure switch.
If the warning lamp doesn’t light, keep the jumper wire connected and disconnect the instrument cluster.
With an ohmmeter measure the oil pressure switch sense circuit to ground:
If the resistance is above 5.0 ohms repair the open oil pressure switch sense circuit between the switch and the instrument cluster.
If the resistance is below 5.0 ohms remove the oil pressure warning lamp from the instrument cluster and inspect it.
Replace the lamp if open.
If the lamp is in good condition, replace or repair the instrument cluster as necessary.

 

Thanks for the info! looks like I will be spending some time in the garage this weekend!

 

I just finished working on my Magnum. Bought the oil pressure switch at O'Reily's. Price was $16.00. But I paid $11.04. I didn't ask why. Lifted my front end and changed the switch. (25 minutes). Light is gone. Here is a site which I found to be very helpful. I shows its location. Good luck!
http://www.custommagnums.com/forums/...placement.html