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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Default HELP !!! - I can't find the oil pressure sending unit

I'm out back right now trying to find it. I've got manuals open, and I'm looking for the ECM. Apparently it's somewhere near there. I have no clue.

I'm going out back right now to take pics. BRB.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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OK, hehe we go ...

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Wouls someone kindly circle the sensor or at least the general area where I should be looking?

Thanks !!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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my book shows it behind the power steering pump if that helps.

(although my book only shows to 1996 ctds, but they could not have changed much)
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Yeah, my first book showed the same, however my supplement book showed it near the ECM. Here ya go. This is what parts/service told me when my light came on.

Sounds like your oil pressure sensor is dying. Part # 5012991AD. Check the connector to make sure its clean and tight. Its beside the engine control module mounted on the drivers side of the engine block. Look for a silver box about 8 inches by 12 inches square. That is the ECM, sensor is next to that......







A silver box 8X 12 you would think would be hard to miss, but I can't find it
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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I "think" I found the ECM. I "think" it's bolted right onto the block behind the stock fuel filter housing. Does that sound right?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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according to the diagram from Dave, the pcm bolts to the block.

have ya rolled under the engine with a flood light?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Yeah Kev, I took one out and I think I see the sensor now. I'm putting the cover back onto the throttle cables now. I took it off because I thought it might be up there since there is a bunch of wires up there. Of course in the process, I broke a plastic screw. [:@]

 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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silicone will replace that screw
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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its on the side of the block u dont see it on ur pics mayfair
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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If your engine and ecm are similar to mine, that drawing shows the sensor BELOW the ECM. Use the plugs going into the ecm as a land mark.
 
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