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Oil Pressure Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Verify that the oil pressure gauge needle moves to H when the engine is started.
  2. Verify that the oil pressure gauge needle moves to L when the engine is stopped.
    • If the oil pressure gauge needle does not move, inspect the oil pressure gauge and related wiring harness.
    • If the oil pressure gauge and related wiring harness are normal, inspect the oil pressure. (See OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION .)
    • If the oil pressure is normal, replace the oil pressure switch. (See OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION .)