99 Caravan - oil pressure light

Doug, replace the oil pressure sending switch and clean out the connector if it is contaminated with oil and more then likely that will take care of your problem. That is of course if you have properly maintained the oil changes and didn't neglect the vehicle.

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech

Is this accessible with just ramps from underneath? I couldn't find it from the top. Chilton's says it's on the firewall side of the 2.4L. I can't vouch for the previous owner, but for the year that I've had it, Jiffy Lube every 3kmiles. It is due now. It needs a tranny flush too. Doug B.

It may be a little tricky on ramps, I havent been under a vehicle on ramps in over 25 years. The labor to do this should be about .5 labor at a local garage.

Glenn

I would pay a professinal to see hot and cold oil pressure. Itmight be bad seals, or more serious stuff like bad crankshaft. Check ifyouhave right pressure of oil or just bad oil pressure sender.

MAKE VERY SURE who ever does the trans service that they use the correct Mopar fluid. NO SUBISTUTES

I believe it is near the oil filter. If the 2.4L engine's oil pump is driven by the crank shaft, then that puts it at the front of the engine.

HTH Gyz

Located at the back of the engine just above the drives shaft.

Glenn

It appears to be hidden nicely right under the exhaust manifold, under a heat shield. No way I can get in there with a tool to remove it. I will take it to a mechanic. Doug B.

What are the consequences of using a substitute? Doug B.

Sounds like a plan!!

Glenn