sensor near the oil filter on a vtr

1. user_49404 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr

   #1 17th June 2013, 18:15

   as per title. It's on the branch off from the block for the oil filter. It's just snapped off as I am doing an oil change! Can I run it for 150 odd miles without it? Is it a big deal?
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 17th June 2013, 20:57

   Sounds like the oil pressure switch mate.

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3. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #3 17th June 2013, 21:00

   Its a big deal
4. user_49404 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr

   #4 17th June 2013, 21:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle Its a big deal

   It does appear to be leaking any oil from it. So you can't drive it without a oil pressure switch?
5. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #5 17th June 2013, 21:04

   Just means if your oil pressure drops or temp goes through the roof you won't get a light to tell you
6. user_49404 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr

   #6 17th June 2013, 21:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Sounds like the oil pressure switch mate.

   That would explain the spring that came out when it snapped!
7. citroensaxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Kent. Posts: 246 93 BX TXi 1.6 auto,47k 88 SAAB 900i f/lft,69k

   #7 17th June 2013, 21:24

   Dear Kmak577,
   I think you may also want to try and remove the broken part/s off your broken oil pressure switch aswell, if you havn,t alreadyYou may need to remove the exhaust manifold in order to make access easier.
   You may want to put a couple of drops of threadlock on the threads of your new oil pressure switch, and don,t over tighten it, and strip the threads.
   I would advise that you don,t even start the engine until you have your new oil pressure switch fitted.
   I hope this helps,
   Vince,
8. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #8 17th June 2013, 21:45

   Tbh if that happened to me and I needed to use the car until i got the part.. I'd just drive it.
   
   I bet you've done loads of miles.. Has it ever had a oil pressure problem? Didn't think so .
9. KieranHopkins Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Hemel Hempstead Posts: 226 MK1 Saxo VTR Amazon Green Mk2 Saxo VTS Black

   #9 18th June 2013, 00:19

   Unless its low on oil, or you are driving it extremely hard, you don't need to worry
10. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #10 18th June 2013, 19:45

    I've never ran either for years lol