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Old November 30th 04, 03:34 PM
Arthur
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Out of warranty?? That'll be $125, please. Oh, and please help yourself to
a complimentary cup of day old coffee while you wait all day for your car.

"Greg Houston" > wrote in message
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> Dan Brenner wrote:
>
>> I have read there is a TSB (08-36-99) on this problem that I have been
>> experiencing lately. I have purchased the wire terminal/vent p/n
>> 05017800AA mentioned in the TSB and I want to install it myself.
>> I would like to know the location of the oil pressure switch on the
>> 2.7L engine. I have looked under the engine (passenger's side) and I
>> see 3 units. From the firewall towards the front of the car they a
>> a black one, an orange one and a green one (these are the connectors'
>> colors). I suspect the green one is the oil pressure switch but I'm
>> not sure. If it is the one, how do I remove the switch connector from
>> the switch? Something seems to lock it in place and I can't see the
>> typical plastic tabs.
>> If anyone has experience with this could you please share it.
>> Thanks much,
>> Dan

>
> I am not sure about the location of the oil pressure switch on your
> engine, but it is a green fitting adjacent to the oil filter on the 3.2L
> engine. There is probably a place to press the connector to remove it.
> Here is the TSB you are referring to; consult the factory service manual
> for more information with graphics.
>
> Technical Service Bulletin 08-36-99
>
> SUBJECT: Engine Oil Pressure Light Flicker
>
> OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves adding a
> terminal/wire/vent to the oil pressure switch
> connector.
>
> MODELS:
> 1998-1999 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid
>
> NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with
> a 2.7L engine
>
> SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
> With a hot engine the oil pressure light may be on or
> flicker on at idle.
>
> DIAGNOSIS:
> Verify engine oil pressure as described on page 9-21
> of the 1999 Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M service manual.
> If engine oil pressure is withing specification
> perform the Repair Procedure.
>
> PARTS REQUIRED:
>
> 1 05017800AA Wire Terminal/Vent
>
> REPAIR PROCEDU
> 1. Raise vehicle on suitable hoist.
> 2. Remove engine oil pressure switch connector from
> switch.
> 3.) Remove sealing dart from the empty cavity at the
> rear of the connector.
> 4.) Pull terminal locking ring outward from front (switch)
> side of connector to gain access to terminal locking tabs.
> 5.) Install wire terminal/vent, p/n 05017800AA, in place
> of the removed sealing dart. Slide locking ring back
> into place.
> 6.) Attach the connector back on the oil pressure switch.
> 7.) Spot tape the wire/vent to follow the harness towards
> the top of the engine compartment.
>
> POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
>
> TIME ALLOWANCE:
> Labor Operation No: 08-90-65-96 .................. 0.2 Hrs.
>
> FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
>
> Form TSB-003 Rev. 1.07
>
>



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