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Sdvolcom · 01-28-2017, 12:03 PM

Hey everybody so hopefully I can get some advice from you guys. I'm pretty sure the oil pressure sensor went out because even when the car is off it's a reading at least 80 and when the car is on it's at almost 120 PSI but the car is running perfectly fine so that's why I figured it's the sensor. Should I be able to drive the car back and forth to work? I wouldn't be able to get the part until Monday and wait until Thursday to install it?

christianchevell · 01-29-2017, 09:00 AM

Others have had to replace them I guess they are a PITA because of the location at the back of the intake manifold close to it so you may need a special tool, and may want to check the electrical connection to it. Good Luck, sounds like the sensor. And its just a simple R/R but tight space due to the engine compartment.

3rdgen3 · 01-29-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdvolcom

Hey everybody so hopefully I can get some advice from you guys. I'm pretty sure the oil pressure sensor went out because even when the car is off it's a reading at least 80 and when the car is on it's at almost 120 PSI but the car is running perfectly fine so that's why I figured it's the sensor. Should I be able to drive the car back and forth to work? I wouldn't be able to get the part until Monday and wait until Thursday to install it?

This happened on my 2012 SS after 1 year purchased new. Replaced with an aftermarket brand oil pressure sender, the OEM GM ones are complete JUNK on these GEN4 LS motors. I personally know more than 5 people who have had issues between 5th gens and GM trucks.

Tele-tale sign is when off but key on if its reading maxed out or half (anything but 0) theirs an issue. Obviously like the previous poster said make sure the wires arent damaged (i doubt they are).

JCunningham · 01-29-2017, 04:02 PM

iv removed the intake manifold befor I think id would do it again if I ever had to replace that sensor. Iv never removed one on a Camaro So maybe try it 1st. I have big hands and a bad back.

94z28inok · 01-29-2017, 08:15 PM

Just had to put one on the Tahoe about 2 months ago. Was reading zero on start up. Had no ticking or knocking so I drove it across the street to parts store and changed it in the parking lot. Not that bad but still a pita. Was cold, had been 150 miles and worked that day. A short handle ratchet, short extension, wobble adapter, and the correct socket made it pretty straight forward. Just not much room on the truck engine to get at it.

Edit - Haven't looked on the Camaro to see where its at yet, or better yet, what all is in the way of it.

JCunningham · 01-29-2017, 08:40 PM

its in the same place as the tahoe just less room to get to it.

Sdvolcom · 02-14-2017, 09:26 AM

Ok I finally have the time to replace it so I'll doing it tomorrow and see what's up. Also replacing the gaskets. I've been told they're lifetime but idk. Cars got 82k on it is rather replace them. Thanks for the help.

Sdvolcom · 03-16-2017, 03:53 PM

Ok yeah it was the sensor pretty easy honestly, just as easy as an oil change.

sixty9fordkiller · 04-09-2017, 02:19 PM

went out on mine sometime last year. Was reading high all the time then one day ZERO. My friend has smaller hands. Took 15 minutes to do the job. I think it was a 27mm deep socket, 3" extension with a universal joint and rachet is all the tools needed and patience

christianchevell · 04-10-2017, 11:08 AM

yup its a weak link.

WHAMMO · 04-11-2017, 04:02 AM

I removed my intake more than 15x. I think I can do it in 15mins. Engine bay has been cleaned up so it is easier to work on.

So remove intake unless you have a fried with very small hands.

01-28-2017, 12:03 PM	#1
Sdvolcom Drives: 2010 5th gen camaro 2ss LS3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 41	Oil pressure sensor reading high Hey everybody so hopefully I can get some advice from you guys. I'm pretty sure the oil pressure sensor went out because even when the car is off it's a reading at least 80 and when the car is on it's at almost 120 PSI but the car is running perfectly fine so that's why I figured it's the sensor. Should I be able to drive the car back and forth to work? I wouldn't be able to get the part until Monday and wait until Thursday to install it?

01-29-2017, 09:00 AM	#2
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Others have had to replace them I guess they are a PITA because of the location at the back of the intake manifold close to it so you may need a special tool, and may want to check the electrical connection to it. Good Luck, sounds like the sensor. And its just a simple R/R but tight space due to the engine compartment. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

01-29-2017, 04:02 PM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	iv removed the intake manifold befor I think id would do it again if I ever had to replace that sensor. Iv never removed one on a Camaro So maybe try it 1st. I have big hands and a bad back. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-29-2017, 08:15 PM	#5
94z28inok Camaro- Life Member Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS/RS, 19 Tahoe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 156	Just had to put one on the Tahoe about 2 months ago. Was reading zero on start up. Had no ticking or knocking so I drove it across the street to parts store and changed it in the parking lot. Not that bad but still a pita. Was cold, had been 150 miles and worked that day. A short handle ratchet, short extension, wobble adapter, and the correct socket made it pretty straight forward. Just not much room on the truck engine to get at it. Edit - Haven't looked on the Camaro to see where its at yet, or better yet, what all is in the way of it. __________________ 15 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Summit white 16 200 40mpg Vivid Blue Pearl 19 Tahoe 5.3 Boring Grey 91 Camaro RS 305 TBI 700R4 85 Corvette - TBD 05 Envoy 4.2 4x4

01-29-2017, 08:40 PM	#6
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	its in the same place as the tahoe just less room to get to it. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

02-14-2017, 09:26 AM	#7
Sdvolcom Drives: 2010 5th gen camaro 2ss LS3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 41	Ok I finally have the time to replace it so I'll doing it tomorrow and see what's up. Also replacing the gaskets. I've been told they're lifetime but idk. Cars got 82k on it is rather replace them. Thanks for the help.

03-16-2017, 03:53 PM	#8
Sdvolcom Drives: 2010 5th gen camaro 2ss LS3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 41	Ok yeah it was the sensor pretty easy honestly, just as easy as an oil change.

04-09-2017, 02:19 PM	#9
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	went out on mine sometime last year. Was reading high all the time then one day ZERO. My friend has smaller hands. Took 15 minutes to do the job. I think it was a 27mm deep socket, 3" extension with a universal joint and rachet is all the tools needed and patience __________________ Bone Stock

04-10-2017, 11:08 AM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	yup its a weak link. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

04-11-2017, 04:02 AM	#11
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	I removed my intake more than 15x. I think I can do it in 15mins. Engine bay has been cleaned up so it is easier to work on. So remove intake unless you have a fried with very small hands. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.