2000 Ford F-350 Repair Question
Topics covered: Oil pressure, Engine, Oil filter.
Mileage: 89,000 miles.
Mileage: 89,000 miles.
Asked on July 4, 2012
What is the sensor on the oil filter. it has 3 wires. it is on a diesel 7.3l
An animal tore it off the wiring to it and i need to find out what it is and if i can get a new plug end that fits into the sensor. thx
Asked by dancassidyAnswer
Replied on July 4, 2012
oil filter is a spin on filter. is this at the bottom of the motor or the top??
Roy
Replied on July 4, 2012
it on on the oil filter adapter that bolts to engine just above the filter
Replied on July 4, 2012
oil pressure switch. you have to call ford and see if they make a pigtail for the oil pressure switch. if they dont you have 2 options, replace the engine harness or go to a junk yard and cut one off another truck
Roy
Replied on July 5, 2012
hey thanks. exactly what is that switch for anyway? dan
Replied on July 5, 2012
oil pressure sender unit. it needs to function for monitoring oil pressure.
Roy