97 Cavalier Oil Pressure Switch Question
Posted in Crank, Oil and Piston | Asked on May 18, 2010
Below is the question about 97 Cavalier Oil Pressure Switch Question, My friend was recently in a small accident, the car did stall out when it was hit. It now doesn’t start at all, and the dealership is telling me that the computer became broken and needs to be replaced completely ($800) I don’t beleive it. After doing a little research I have come to beleive an Oil Pressure Switch may be the culprit? I’m not sure how they work but I understand if ‘tripped’ it cuts off FUEL and OIL? Can anyone verify this for me, and also how where to find and ‘reset’ the switch? The engine turns over, it just sounds like there is no fuel/spark..? Please help!
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If you have fuel,spark and fire it should run, but If it dont something is craccked get it gone!!!
An oil pressure cutout switch merely prevents the engine from starting or running if the oil pressure drops too low….it’s a safety feature on some cars and usually is not resettable…either it’s good or bad. Ask the dealer why they think it’s a computer problem…trouble codes? warning light comes on? Maybe get a second opinion and get other pricing quotes to replace…new or used. Some car computers are located in the front fender area and can get damaged in a slight accident if hit in the right area.