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PQ · 06-12-2013, 03:35 PM

So Bonnie went to get us lunch here at the office. While she was driving the oil pressure 'dropped' and had the flashing light and code that said the oil pressure was low and to shut the car off.

The car was running fine. The oil pressure reads low but doesn't seem low. No oil leaking other than the very light oil I get from the rear and that's always been there.

I have had a cel that reads oil pressure sensor. Haven't had the chance to remove the blower and replace the sensor.

The question is .........

Can the sensor being bad shut the car down thinking the oil pressure is that low when it really isn't?

litle88 · 06-12-2013, 03:52 PM

No, are you hearing metallic noises?

PQ · 06-12-2013, 04:01 PM

NO noises.

SSDan · 06-12-2013, 04:03 PM

Do you have the center console 4 pack gauges? If so, what Oil Presssure reading do you get there?

note: just re-read your post. You said it dropped and then now reads low - that answers my first question. My worry would be how do you know for certain the sensor is bad. If its not the sensor then running it could be disastrous to state the obvious.

Bell040 · 06-12-2013, 04:16 PM

stock oil pump?

PQ · 06-12-2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSDan

Do you have the center console 4 pack gauges? If so, what Oil Presssure reading do you get there?

note: just re-read your post. You said it dropped and then now reads low - that answers my first question. My worry would be how do you know for certain the sensor is bad. If its not the sensor then running it could be disastrous to state the obvious.

Pressure on the gauge reads probably around 15 psi.

The sensor has been on the cel for about a month. But has read fine on the gauge.

PQ · 06-12-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

stock oil pump?

Melling high volume.

PQ · 06-12-2013, 04:33 PM

I should ammend the OP.

The car never shut down. Nor did it stutter or do anything at all out of normal.

It just gave the warning.

litle88 · 06-12-2013, 04:35 PM

I'd change that sensor ASAP bud.

PQ · 06-12-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

I'd change that sensor ASAP bud.

Oh ya. This weekend.

Just sucks cause I have to pull the supercharger.

Mr Twisty · 06-12-2013, 04:54 PM

Bad oil pressure sensor on my truck will put me on the shoulder shut down...

Are you getting a good swing on the needle from idle to rev?

tandtperformance · 06-12-2013, 05:16 PM

replace the pump if it gave you a warning light i think that is nothing to do with sensor what was the presure for the last week weeks when sensor was giving you the cel

PQ · 06-12-2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

Bad oil pressure sensor on my truck will put me on the shoulder shut down...

Are you getting a good swing on the needle from idle to rev?

Yes. It does swing up when I rev it.

PQ · 06-12-2013, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tandtperformance

replace the pump if it gave you a warning light i think that is nothing to do with sensor what was the presure for the last week weeks when sensor was giving you the cel

The last month since the cel was coming on it was around 30 psi.

06-12-2013, 03:35 PM	#1
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Can a bad oil pressure sensor shut down the car? So Bonnie went to get us lunch here at the office. While she was driving the oil pressure 'dropped' and had the flashing light and code that said the oil pressure was low and to shut the car off. The car was running fine. The oil pressure reads low but doesn't seem low. No oil leaking other than the very light oil I get from the rear and that's always been there. I have had a cel that reads oil pressure sensor. Haven't had the chance to remove the blower and replace the sensor. The question is ......... Can the sensor being bad shut the car down thinking the oil pressure is that low when it really isn't? __________________

06-12-2013, 03:52 PM	#2
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	No, are you hearing metallic noises? __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

06-12-2013, 04:01 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	NO noises. __________________

06-12-2013, 04:03 PM	#4
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	Do you have the center console 4 pack gauges? If so, what Oil Presssure reading do you get there? note: just re-read your post. You said it dropped and then now reads low - that answers my first question. My worry would be how do you know for certain the sensor is bad. If its not the sensor then running it could be disastrous to state the obvious. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

06-12-2013, 04:16 PM	#5
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	stock oil pump? __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

06-12-2013, 04:33 PM	#8
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I should ammend the OP. The car never shut down. Nor did it stutter or do anything at all out of normal. It just gave the warning. __________________

06-12-2013, 04:35 PM	#9
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	I'd change that sensor ASAP bud. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

06-12-2013, 04:54 PM	#11
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	Bad oil pressure sensor on my truck will put me on the shoulder shut down... Are you getting a good swing on the needle from idle to rev? __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

06-12-2013, 05:16 PM	#12
tandtperformance Drives: 2010 Camaro 2011 PACE CAR 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: frederick Posts: 969	replace the pump if it gave you a warning light i think that is nothing to do with sensor what was the presure for the last week weeks when sensor was giving you the cel