Intrepid problems

[PaulD]

my friend has a 2000 Intrepid, the problem is ... most everytime she hits the brakes, the oil light comes on. Has anyone seen this, or better yet - know how to fix it.

[BIGHAMMER]

Hey, I need to know what the oil level is on your dipstick. When you stop, the oil moves forward away from the pick-up tube to the oil pump. If it's low you will have cavitation. If it's full while on LEVEL ground, I have more to say.....

[PaulD]

I changer her oil and filter ... still doing the same thing. I am thinking the little sensor might be loose or going bad. Where is the oil pressure sensor on this car - my forte is Hondas

[LHSDriver01]

Which engine? this is a known problem on the 2.7L . There is a TSB on it...

[DebraG]

Hi, I am the friend who is having trouble with the Intrepid. The 2.7L is the engine that I have. At first, I thought it had something to do with the level of oil as well, but the oil light stays on when I am sitting idle at a traffic light, and have my foot on the brakes. So, what about the TSB......I wanted some idea of what may be the problem before I take it somewhere, and get taken for a ride...:-)

[LHSDriver01]

Here it is:

NUMBER: 08-36-99

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: Oct. 15, 1999

SUBJECT:
Engine Oil Pressure Light Flicker

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adding a terminal/wire/vent to the oil pressure switch connector.

MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid

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:

1 05017800AA Wire Terminal/Vent

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Raise vehicle on a suitable hoist.

2. Remove engine oil pressure switch connector from switch.

3. Remove sealing dart from the empty cavity at the rear of the connector.

4. Pull terminal locking ring outward from front (switch) side of connector to gain access to terminal locking tabs.

5. Install wire terminal/vent, p/n 05017800AA, in place of the removed sealing dart. Slide locking ring back into place.

6. Attach the connector back on the oil pressure switch.

7. Spot tape the wire/vent to follow the harness towards the top of the engine compartment.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 08-90-65-96 0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part

[DebraG]

Thanks, LHSDriver01, but mine is a 2000. So I guess that doesn't apply to mine???

[PaulD]

sounds like they are replacing the connector ... I would have to have a pic/ diagram to even see where it is