Dodge Journey: Switch, oil pressure

Description

The engine oil pressure switch is located on the right side of the engine block. The switch screws into the engine main oil gallery. The normally closed switch provides an input through a single wire to the low pressure indicator light on the instrument cluster.

Removal

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove heat shield that covers oil pressure switch.

3. Disconnect oil pressure switch electrical connector.

4. Position an oil collecting container under switch location.

5. Remove switch by unscrewing from the engine block.

Installation

1. Apply Mopar Thread Sealant to the switch threads.

2. Install oil pressure switch.

3. Connect electrical connector.

4. Install oil pressure switch heat shield.

5. Lower vehicle.

6. Start engine and check for leaks.

7. Check engine oil level and adjust as necessary.

    Pump, engine oil
    Removal Fig. 275: Oil Pump & Pick-up Tube - BOLTS - O-RING - PICK-UP TUBE - BOLT - OIL PUMP NOTE: The oil pump pressure relief valve can be serviced by removing the oil pan ...

    Valve, oil pressure relief
    Removal Fig. 285: Oil Pressure Relief Valve - RELIEF VALVE - SPRING - RETAINER CAP 1. Remove the oil pan. 2. Remove the pressure relief valve (1) by remove the threaded retaining cap ...

    See also:

    FUSES
    Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains fuses and relays. Totally Inte ...

    Removal
    1. Remove the engine appearance cover. Fig. 82: Cowl Top Screen 2. Remove the two push-pins (1) securing the cowl top screen at the ends. Remove the remaining push-pins (2). Remove the cowl top ...

    EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
    The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type, must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Control System. These, and all ot ...

    0.0086