In this video I show you how to diagnose and replace a faulty oil pressure switch on 94-97 Accords. In most cases you replace this switch because it’s leakin…
Honda Accord Oil Pressure Switch Replacement
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only runs 10 psi at idle? oil sender was changed before so I tapped an oil
gauge,along with the unit. Idle cold it`s 40+ warm it goes down to 10 at
idle,light comes on. need new sender?
Great Video Very Detailed In Directions And Instructions.. Thanks Helped
Out Alot
I have a 2001 Honda Accord and I tried taking the sensor off but I broke
off the rubber connector on top of the sensor and now the engine leaks is
the connecter to blame?
Thnx
On my 1999 honda once it passes the one the oil light blinks what does that
mean?
Is the operation the same on a non-VTEC version of this car?
What about in a ’03?
That’s an excellent review. With the gauge going on when you took your foot
off the gas, I would have worried about reduced hydrostatic resistance to
oil flow, causing reduced oil pressure. As you know that can be the death
knell of an old engine, which becomes unable to provide enough resistance
to oil flow to allow pressure to rise at low rpm. You nicely documented it.
It’s surprising, the normal difference between oil pressure at high and low
rpm.
I must say, this is an Excellent tutorial! Keep them coming !
Would this cause the car to tune off. When I turn on the a/c
I have to agree with Spelunkerd. Excellent troubleshooting and nice thought
processing going on there. Keep up the good work. Thumbs up!
I changed the thermostat the oil pressure and the light is still turning
on. But when I turn on the AC it’s not turning off on me anymore. The oil
light still flickers on and off. Is there any other suggestion that you can
make
Awesome video! Thanks Much!!!
very good troubleshooting skills and an excellent quality video with
valuable key information. Excellent video
Thanks for making the videos, they’re very thorough. I was going to pick up
an oil pressure guage anyway to check it the right way instead of just
assuming. Thanks for your response
Your video was great but after i saw you pull out the drawing board I
skipped to the part I saw you taking out the pressure switch and got mine
off in 3 minutes. Thanks
The issue with the helicoiling is the thread is so odd it’s not a NPT (a US
standard tapered thread) it’s a BSPT (A British standard yes on an Asian
vehicle still can’t figure that one out). Timesert does make the 1/8 – 28
BSPT your pressure switch uses. It’s part number 0128. A Timesert is
similar to a Helicoil but when in installed it cold expands and cold forms
to lock itself to the hole to secure the insert permanently. There is also
no tang to worry about knocking into the oil passage.
Great video, keep em coming!
Excellent video. One of the best I’ve seen for auto repair.
I have oil leaking from the oil pressure switch but it seems whoever
replaced it before has stripped the majority of the threads. What is your
recommended fix? Is it possible to retap and helicoil?
Why would you change the thermostat if you had an oil pressure issue? Have
you changed the oil pressure switch?
In any case I’d recommend using RTV or thread sealant between the insert
and the hole to prevent any oil weeping between the hole and insert. Also
use cutting oil on the tap handle and back it out often. Reversing the tap
will clear out the shavings so they don’t get into the oil passage. I don’t
believe Helicoil makes BSPT inserts tapered threads are different from
standard bolt threads. Unfortunately Timeserts are always more expensive.
No. It most likely sounds like your compressor is locked up. Try rotating
the hub on the front of the compressor by hand there should be some
resistance but if you can’t rotate it at all your compressor is bad. If you
can rotate the compressor let me know and I’ll post other things to check.
I have the same car and HAD the same problem till I found this video. This
is excellent thank you so much!
If i was driving for a long time with this light coming on, wouldnt the
engine cease up or badly be damaged? I’m asking bc Ive done this and the
car runs perfectly, but more times than not the light ends up coming on
while im driving. Does this mean the switch is the problem? It only comes
on when the key is turned but not when its started up until the motor is
warmed up. it doesnt come on everytime i drive it tho. 1994 Honda accord ex
If the oil level is good it could be two things. You have a worn engine
with excessive bearing clearances (genuinely low oil pressure) or just a
faulty pressure switch. The former would require an engine replacement or
rebuild the latter is fixable. Normal pressure at idle should be around 10
PSI the switch kicks on at about half that. The only way to tell without
replacing anything is with an oil pressure gauge. Thanks For Watching.
This is the most helpful and informative auto repair video ive ever seen.
Thanks!