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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 07:10 AM
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OIL pressure sender/switch question

Hi everyone, here’s the question: I bought a new oil pressure sensor and a new connector (3.1 LH0 engine). This one came with only two wires instead of three as I have on the car (part number PT2324). Do I need the right connector or can I put on the two-wires one? Thank you!!

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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 10:42 AM
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Re: OIL pressure sender/switch question

The 3rd wire is for gauge or idiot light. A 2 wire will work in place of a 3 wire if you do not have a gauge or light.
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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 11:12 AM
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Re: OIL pressure sender/switch question

I’ve a gauge, so I’ll need that wire. Thank you!!
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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 11:24 AM
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Re: OIL pressure sender/switch question

Does the plug look like this ?

https://www.eficonnection.com/home/p...nector-pigtail
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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 01:12 PM
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Re: OIL pressure sender/switch question

Yes, it’ s the same
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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 01:16 PM
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Re: OIL pressure sender/switch question

looking at RockAuto.com it shows the same oil pressure switch for tpi and 3.1l. Should be the same connector.
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Old Nov 25, 2019 | 01:59 PM
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Re: OIL pressure sender/switch question

That’s the strange thing, even though the same part number the connector came without one wire. Meanwhile I replaced the sender with the old connector...
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