please help dont know to much about cars!

Crazybri311 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:21 pm

so for the past couple days every time i get to work just as im about to turn off my car in the parking lot the oil pressure light comes on, that red warning light with one chime. As well as when i come home its about a 15 min drive and it happens every time. Thanks

_UnLiMiTeD_ · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:23 pm

what year is your kj? is it stull under warranty? i would take it to the dealer if it is

tonycrd · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:06 pm

Check your engine oil level ASAP! You can do that? If not ask a neighbour or friend. If level is OK take it to a garage, could be oil-pressure sensor.

Crazybri311 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:14 pm

its a 2002 but i think i voided the warranty by putting an intake on it

KJ04 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:24 pm

This could possibly be the problem:http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=874684

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:02 pm

1) check the oil level
2) then look at the sensor KJ04 pointed out

3) Per Federal law - changes only void the part of the warranty that are affected by the change - i.e. if you put on an aftermarket intake and it doesn't filter as well and wears out the rings in 10k miles - that's your fault - however if you change the intake and the oil pump stops working, or the transmission dies - that's not your fault - the intake doesn't impact that.

That said - some dealers will argue about it - some won't - so understanding your dealership is important.
if your oil level is good and the warning lights going on - have someone check it - dealer or independent mechanic.
(standard warranty is 36,000 miles)

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:45 pm

Haha, an intake wont void anything.

Seems like the sensor goes bad alot. Its above the oil filter.

If the oil pressure really was low it would start to knock fairly fast.

Crazybri311 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:19 pm

ok the oil levels fine it seems like the warning come on when the engine gets hot

David Jr · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:22 pm

This happened to me a few weeks ago. If your oil level is fine, check the oil pressure sensor. It most likely went bad.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:41 pm

You know how to check and add oil right?

[if your engine oil is full - that sensor is the culprit]

please help dont know to much about cars!

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