Where is the oil pressure sensor switch located?
This switch is located more-or-less on top of the right engine block, under the alternator.) The part with the blue connector, slightly behind the oil pressure sensor, and on an angle, is the VVL oil control solenoid. In that same area there’s a third “sensor” that looks similar to the oil pressure sensor switch.
What’s the code for the oil pressure sensor?
P0026 is for the right side. When the P0026 (right side) or P0028 (left side) codes appear, it’s not necessarily the solenoid that’s faulty; it could equally, if not more likely, be the related oil pressure sensor switch. Have you tested/changed the oil pressure switch (es)?
What’s the torque spec for an oil pressure sensor?
Torque spec is 12.5 ft-lbs for the oil pressure switch. The oil pressure switch threaded fitting is tapered; the diameter increases the deeper the fitting goes into the block, so it naturally gets tighter the more it’s turned in. It’s important to not over-tighten, as there’s a risk of cracking the support area around the fitting.
When to replace the oil pressure sensor on a Subaru Legacy?
I replaced the driver side oil pressure switch due to an oil leak and the passenger side oil pressure switch as a pre-caution on my 2007 Legacy 2.5i wagon. Leak is now fixed.
How much does a Subaru oil pressure switch cost?
The part is a Subaru OEM 25240AA060 oil pressure switch (which I kept calling a sensor). It’s about $24 at a dealer or on Amazon. Due to factors beyond the control of Bozo Does It, there is no guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information.
How much does it cost to replace oil pressure sensor?
The switch (SOA 25240AA060) was relatively inexpensive (~$20), and I read in at least two threads where the second switch went bad shortly after the first switch went bad, so I replaced both. Leak fixed.
This switch is located more-or-less on top of the right engine block, under the alternator.) The part with the blue connector, slightly behind the oil pressure sensor, and on an angle, is the VVL oil control solenoid. In that same area there’s a third “sensor” that looks similar to the oil pressure sensor switch.