QuestionI went to the dealership to pick up this $27.50 part for my 2000 Intrepid with a flickering oil light and was shocked to find that it looks like a piece of 18awg wire with a female stak-on connector crimped on one end. The wire is inside a piece of corrugated loom and it had electrical tape "sealing" the ends of the loom. Now, can you tell me that this "fix" is more than just a makeshift heat sink? Please tell me that there is more to this part than about 12 cents of junk drawer filler that they're charging a ridiculous amount for. I didn't buy it. Is this something I can make myself?
AnswerNO: 08-36-99
SUBJECT: Engine Oil Pressure Light Flicker
DATE: Oct. 15, 1999
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adding a terminal/wire/vent to the oil pressure switch connector.
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
With a hot engine the oil pressure light may be on or flicker on at idle.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify engine oil pressure as described on page 9-21 of the 1999 Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M service manual (Publication No. 81-270-9140). If engine oil pressure is within specification perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty Part No. Description
1 05017800AA Wire Terminal/Vent
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Raise vehicle on a suitable hoist.
Remove engine oil pressure switch connector from switch.
Remove sealing dart from the empty cavity at the rear of the connector.
Pull terminal locking ring outward from front (switch) side of connector to gain access to terminal locking tabs.
Install wire terminal/vent, p/n 05017800AA, in place of the removed sealing dart. Slide locking ring back into place.
Attach the connector back on the oil pressure switch.
Spot tape the wire/vent to follow the harness towards the top of the engine compartment
