Oil Pressure Switch Test

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Oil Pressure Switch Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the engine undercover (see step Β 2 ).
  2. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector (A) from the oil pressure switch (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Connector And Oil Pressure Switch
    G06429042Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between the positive terminal and the engine (ground). There should be continuity with the engine stopped. There should be no continuity with the engine running.
  4. Connect the oil pressure switch connector to the oil pressure switch.
  5. Install engine undercover (see step Β 2).
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