I watched a couple other videos before this one just trying to figure out the what/where and they were severely lacking. I ended up doing it from the top and removing the whole air filter unit to make a bit more room, but this video helped find it.
I'am about to do this to my mexican dream cruiser (SN #2204) XD I love the detail on your videos and how you're willing to be as explicit as possible. Kudos for that and love to see a lot more of videos about this car. Deffinitely learning a LOT from them.
Outstanding DIY explanation and video. I tried going in top side first, removing the air cleaner, PDC, and tube to the turbo. Didn't help. Your method is the best for turbos and manual trans GT's like mine. The 3/8" drive ratchet is recommended too. Well done!
My 07 just started to show the oil light after first start off the day and not going out unless I shut off the engine and restart. My first thought was the oil pressure switch I think your video confirms my thoughts.
Don't have the turbo model, but just did same job. Watched awesome videos. Watched mechanics showing placement of sensor. Still had problems trying to find it as floor jack was low on oil. Found diagram on Google. Found it,changed or within 10 minutes. Tokyo longer than I want to admit trying to find the damn thing. Did it by braille after that. Now no crazy irritating dinger going off
Hey 👋🏼 Matt😃😃 ...long time in seeing a Video 🎥 from u in awhile‼️ I remember changing one from my brothers 2001 Audi 2.8L.. pretty easy.. and then no more warning ⚠️ light coming on😁 I hope all is well my friend 👍🏼👍🏼💓
Rich J. Birdsall (Radically-Lowly) Yeah sorry about the content lag, I was actually too busy filming to edit, I’ve made about 20 new vids in the last 2wks. Yes all is very well thanks!(-:
Matt" I Was Told I Need To Change This Because Oil Blew Out Last Weekend, Oil Plug And Filter Are Dry" Head Got Done At Xmas Time, Timing Belt, And Water Pump! Your Advice Would Be Appreciated! Thankyou For Your Time!
If the oil blew out of the pressure sensor than yes, you definitely need to replace it. It is a pretty common place for it to leak and a pretty simple and cheap fix.
@matt77758 Thankyou So Much For The Quick Reply! Alot Of Work Has Been Done On This Car, I Was Not Happy To Experience What Happened! That Engine Work Was $3000.00! So Thankyou Again!
Hey Matt" I've Got Another Question: My PT Has Always Been HotBlooded! Besides The Work I Told You About, There Is Alot More!! We Are Changing The Electric Fan Next Week! Thankyou For Your Time!!
@@krystallyn8351 Have you changed the temperature sensor? I do have a video on that also. They can leak internally just like the oil pressure sensors and then give false readings. Another thing that would be handy is a laser thermometer and check the actual temperature of the engine near the thermostat housing and confirm the gauge is reading correctly (should be around 200-205 when fully up to temp) Replacing the electric fan is a good step, they are two speeds and often the high speed will fail and people don’t even know. Let me know if you have more questions.
Wow a flash light? Does it work? I don't imagine the last guy who wrenched on it was very bright. By the way, I am glad to see you are publishing more vids, it has been a while. Good to see you're back!😁
Eaub Felangy I actually did a pile of work to this orange one and it was all done on a time crunch since my folks just left in it today on a 6wk cross country trip. Between filming, working on the car and sleeping I just didn’t have time to edit. But the good news is I have a large stock pile of PT vids (and Benz vids) and I have plans for a whole lot more, no worries if you see a lag, it just means I’m busy filming.(-:
My PT does this when im idling especially. Blinking blinking blinking ugh, I am going to try this. I am giving the car to my niece so I hope I can get it working for her.
The oil light is coming on at idle and then going off when you speed up the engine? If that’s the case it might not be a bad sensor but a bad engine… Typically if the sensor is bad the engine speed would have no relevance.
Hey Matt. Great vid, thanks for making it. Maybe you can help advise with this question; I just changed the oil on my 08 PT non turbo. Later that day, the oil pressure light came on. Otherwise the car runs the same and shows a good amount on the dipstick. Do you think i may have just bumped or had some oil leak on the sensor, causing it to go off? Thanks for any advice!
@@CarswithNash ..this might work out. Just kidding. Dang that sucks though, I wonder if I could pop off the fuse box and get at it from there. I really want to avoid having to go under the thing.
@DragoChronicSmoker42 I hear you, but unfortunately the turbo is the thing in the way, so I don't think there's any way around going under. I know I tried to go from the top to start with because that's how I do the none turbo ones and it just wasn't happening for me, so if you do find a way, let me know.
Great instructional Matt. Wish I had watched before dropping at the shop. Not so easy though, even with a lift. My oil light stayed on after start. Then I drive or idle, then shut down, then start again and wala! no light. I think it was just beginning to get oil seepage into electricals. Too bad my mechanics don't watch UA-cam. The shop said it was connection, fixed it. Next day oil light. Then they said 'Ohmage' was off on switch and replaced it. TWO diagnostics charges....heavy sigh.
Yeah that is frustrating, such a cheap part too, I will just toss a new one in every time and worry about “diagnosing” if that doesn’t fix it. Thanks for the feedback, stay tuned, plenty more PT content coming.
Thanks so much.. now for my next question, I went to replace the sensor and noticed that the retainer clip is broke so most of the clip is gone, I picked up a aftermarket clip that I'll need to wire in have you had to do this and how hard of a job u think it will he to splice in on that little short pig tail they give you on the factory harness :/ seems almost impossible bit I need to replace the clip so I have a seal (previous guy used silicone)
Shayne Gillis Yes and they all have the same issue with leaking. The replacement procedure is the same for any, just the access is a little different on the none turbo’s and they don’t have the heat sleeve on the wire like this one does.
@@CarswithNash i bought the part 1st and realized i needed a socket for it so i took it with me. Due to the rounded corners it will fit in a 1 inch 12 point but doesnt fit right
@@CS-en5xz I see, good info to know if you’re buying a socket for sure. I think they have specific sockets for this purpose that are rubber lined or something but if you are careful a regular 6 point one works fine.
Just a note : There is no way you will do this job from the top if your car has a manual shift transmission because there is a whole lot of shift mechanism in the way !
neil mccolman Oh that could be, the shift cables do run through there, the one I did from the top was a non turbo automatic. You should be able to access it from the bottom just like I’ve shown here.
Hey matt another awesome video-quick question for you- on my 2004 pt non turbo 5spd,ke light seems to come on (as if i was setting the parking brake) for a quick 2seconds followed by a quick chime you when accellerating from a stop. It happens intermittently, usually if i pull out of a stop very fast. Have you encountered this problem before?
Hey Matt. Great vid, thanks for making it. Maybe you can help advise with this question; I just changed the oil on my 08 PT non turbo. Later that day, the oil pressure light came on. Otherwise the car runs the same and shows a good amount on the dipstick. Do you think i may have just bumped or had some oil leak on the sensor, causing it to go off? Thanks for any advice!
Tony Schurbon Those sensors do commonly go bad, they get an internal leak where the oil passes into the electrical portion of the sensor and short circuits it creating a false signal. However the fact that you just changed your oil is a little concerning... Oil filters can collapse internally and cause a loss of oil pressure, that would be my concern that you got yourself a faulty oil filter, if it was me I would change that filter out, not the oil, just change the filter and top up the oil, cheap insurance to make sure you don’t ruin your engine. If you still have the oil light going on then it’s gonna be a bad sensor. I’m guessing it probably has a bad sensor because the engine would sound pretty terrible if it really had no oil pressure, but then again that sensor if working properly is very sensitive and you could have a partially clogged oil filter that was causing low oil pressure but not low enough to make the engine noisy... The safe thing is to change the filter to be sure, use a Wix or OEM filter (Napa filters are all made by Wix).
@@CarswithNash Matt, you ended up being right. It was not the senser. I took a short drive, being somewhat naive. Short way down the road started hearing/feeling shaking/squeeking. Pulled over and got towed to the shop. They said the motor is indeed done for. But the weird thing is they said the filter was totally dry. They put another one on and tested it, it also came out dry. What could cause this do you think? A possible error while changing the oil?
Tony Schurbon I’m very sorry to hear this, that is why I encourage people to still pay attention to those sensors even though they are known to be faulty. If it’s not filling the filter at all it sounds like the oil pump has failed, I honestly can’t think of any way you could’ve caused that, sounds like a case of bad luck to me.
I watched a couple other videos before this one just trying to figure out the what/where and they were severely lacking. I ended up doing it from the top and removing the whole air filter unit to make a bit more room, but this video helped find it.
Glad to hear, the non turbo ones I do from the top but I find the turbos are easier to do from the bottom.
I'am about to do this to my mexican dream cruiser (SN #2204) XD
I love the detail on your videos and how you're willing to be as explicit as possible. Kudos for that and love to see a lot more of videos about this car. Deffinitely learning a LOT from them.
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Outstanding DIY explanation and video. I tried going in top side first, removing the air cleaner, PDC, and tube to the turbo. Didn't help. Your method is the best for turbos and manual trans GT's like mine. The 3/8" drive ratchet is recommended too. Well done!
Thank you!
it always fun crawling under the pt. great video
My 07 just started to show the oil light after first start off the day and not going out unless I shut off the engine and restart. My first thought was the oil pressure switch I think your video confirms my thoughts.
Glad to hear, I hope it goes smoothly for you.
Nice video , well done and waste to understand !
Stephen Gordon Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
Don't have the turbo model, but just did same job. Watched awesome videos. Watched mechanics showing placement of sensor. Still had problems trying to find it as floor jack was low on oil. Found diagram on Google. Found it,changed or within 10 minutes. Tokyo longer than I want to admit trying to find the damn thing. Did it by braille after that. Now no crazy irritating dinger going off
Matt I tried a 27mm and 1/16 was too big had to use a 26mm worked removing it thanks should of watch your video before I removed all the top for it.
That’s weird, I wonder if that was an aftermarket sensor. Glad you got it in the end anyways.
Thanks. Good video and how to.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you for your video I enjoy it
and a free light too awesome
Hey 👋🏼 Matt😃😃 ...long time in seeing a Video 🎥 from u in awhile‼️
I remember changing one from my brothers 2001 Audi 2.8L.. pretty easy.. and then no more warning ⚠️ light coming on😁
I hope all is well my friend 👍🏼👍🏼💓
Rich J. Birdsall (Radically-Lowly) Yeah sorry about the content lag, I was actually too busy filming to edit, I’ve made about 20 new vids in the last 2wks. Yes all is very well thanks!(-:
Good video thanks!
Thanks for the feedback!(-:
Matt" I Was Told I Need To Change This Because Oil Blew Out Last Weekend, Oil Plug And Filter Are Dry" Head Got Done At Xmas Time, Timing Belt, And Water Pump! Your Advice Would Be Appreciated! Thankyou For Your Time!
If the oil blew out of the pressure sensor than yes, you definitely need to replace it. It is a pretty common place for it to leak and a pretty simple and cheap fix.
@matt77758 Thankyou So Much For The Quick Reply! Alot Of Work Has Been Done On This Car, I Was Not Happy To Experience What Happened! That Engine Work Was $3000.00! So Thankyou Again!
Hey Matt" I've Got Another Question: My PT Has Always Been HotBlooded! Besides The Work I Told You About, There Is Alot More!! We Are Changing The Electric Fan Next Week! Thankyou For Your Time!!
@@krystallyn8351 Have you changed the temperature sensor? I do have a video on that also. They can leak internally just like the oil pressure sensors and then give false readings. Another thing that would be handy is a laser thermometer and check the actual temperature of the engine near the thermostat housing and confirm the gauge is reading correctly (should be around 200-205 when fully up to temp) Replacing the electric fan is a good step, they are two speeds and often the high speed will fail and people don’t even know. Let me know if you have more questions.
@matt77758 Wow" Sorry To Bother You So Late" Thankyou Again! I Will Ask My Mechanic On Monday About The Sensor! Have A Great Weekend!
Wow a flash light? Does it work? I don't imagine the last guy who wrenched on it was very bright. By the way, I am glad to see you are publishing more vids, it has been a while. Good to see you're back!😁
Eaub Felangy I actually did a pile of work to this orange one and it was all done on a time crunch since my folks just left in it today on a 6wk cross country trip. Between filming, working on the car and sleeping I just didn’t have time to edit. But the good news is I have a large stock pile of PT vids (and Benz vids) and I have plans for a whole lot more, no worries if you see a lag, it just means I’m busy filming.(-:
Eaub Felangy Oh and the flash light is dead, haven’t tried to replace the battery just yet.
Did you remember to get your camera out of there? lol
My PT does this when im idling especially. Blinking blinking blinking ugh, I am going to try this. I am giving the car to my niece so I hope I can get it working for her.
The oil light is coming on at idle and then going off when you speed up the engine? If that’s the case it might not be a bad sensor but a bad engine… Typically if the sensor is bad the engine speed would have no relevance.
Hey Matt. Great vid, thanks for making it. Maybe you can help advise with this question;
I just changed the oil on my 08 PT non turbo. Later that day, the oil pressure light came on. Otherwise the car runs the same and shows a good amount on the dipstick. Do you think i may have just bumped or had some oil leak on the sensor, causing it to go off? Thanks for any advice!
Does the oil need to be low when you do this? Any sealer or teflon tape recommended?
No it is above the oil level and the new sensors normally have thread sealant on them that is sufficient.
Thanks bud
I have a 2004 turbo. Is there any way to do it from the top?
Nope, unless you have freakishly long arms...
@@CarswithNash ..this might work out. Just kidding. Dang that sucks though, I wonder if I could pop off the fuse box and get at it from there. I really want to avoid having to go under the thing.
@DragoChronicSmoker42 I hear you, but unfortunately the turbo is the thing in the way, so I don't think there's any way around going under. I know I tried to go from the top to start with because that's how I do the none turbo ones and it just wasn't happening for me, so if you do find a way, let me know.
Thank you
Where is the map sensor on the pt cruiser limited edition 2.4lt turbo
What measure of dice did you use?
In case the sensor has already been changed but the dash light is still on
Great instructional Matt. Wish I had watched before dropping at the shop. Not so easy though, even with a lift. My oil light stayed on after start. Then I drive or idle, then shut down, then start again and wala! no light. I think it was just beginning to get oil seepage into electricals.
Too bad my mechanics don't watch UA-cam. The shop said it was connection, fixed it. Next day oil light. Then they said 'Ohmage' was off on switch and replaced it. TWO diagnostics charges....heavy sigh.
Yeah that is frustrating, such a cheap part too, I will just toss a new one in every time and worry about “diagnosing” if that doesn’t fix it. Thanks for the feedback, stay tuned, plenty more PT content coming.
From what angle did you access this?
Laying under the car on my back and working above me.
Thanks so much.. now for my next question, I went to replace the sensor and noticed that the retainer clip is broke so most of the clip is gone, I picked up a aftermarket clip that I'll need to wire in have you had to do this and how hard of a job u think it will he to splice in on that little short pig tail they give you on the factory harness :/ seems almost impossible bit I need to replace the clip so I have a seal (previous guy used silicone)
@@kennethgrimes4298 Is there anyway to use a little zip tie to hold the plug in place? That is a very tight area to try to splice wires in…
@@CarswithNash im not to sure? I'll have to get under there and see what I can accomplish? Die electrical grease and a zip tie sounds more practical
Anyways I was able to remove air cleaner box and have easier access so I could strip and splice new connector in? Jobs done
Which side is that sensor?
It’s towards the left side of the vehicle.
so all pt have this ?
Shayne Gillis Yes and they all have the same issue with leaking. The replacement procedure is the same for any, just the access is a little different on the none turbo’s and they don’t have the heat sleeve on the wire like this one does.
Ok so mine is close to same spot
Shayne Gillis Yep, same spot, you have the option to pull the air box and reach down from the top on yours.
Ok im going to get on that
If you use a 1 and 16th you need a 6 point. Im about to do this job and a 12 point will not work
Interesting... I don’t even own any 12 point sockets myself.
@@CarswithNash i bought the part 1st and realized i needed a socket for it so i took it with me. Due to the rounded corners it will fit in a 1 inch 12 point but doesnt fit right
@@CS-en5xz I see, good info to know if you’re buying a socket for sure. I think they have specific sockets for this purpose that are rubber lined or something but if you are careful a regular 6 point one works fine.
Just a note : There is no way you will do this job from the top if your car has a manual shift transmission because there is a whole lot of shift mechanism in the way !
neil mccolman Oh that could be, the shift cables do run through there, the one I did from the top was a non turbo automatic. You should be able to access it from the bottom just like I’ve shown here.
Hey matt another awesome video-quick question for you- on my 2004 pt non turbo 5spd,ke light seems to come on (as if i was setting the parking brake) for a quick 2seconds followed by a quick chime you when accellerating from a stop. It happens intermittently, usually if i pull out of a stop very fast. Have you encountered this problem before?
That would be the brake light on the dash i am referring to. Sorry for the confusion
Hey Matt. Great vid, thanks for making it. Maybe you can help advise with this question;
I just changed the oil on my 08 PT non turbo. Later that day, the oil pressure light came on. Otherwise the car runs the same and shows a good amount on the dipstick. Do you think i may have just bumped or had some oil leak on the sensor, causing it to go off? Thanks for any advice!
Tony Schurbon Those sensors do commonly go bad, they get an internal leak where the oil passes into the electrical portion of the sensor and short circuits it creating a false signal. However the fact that you just changed your oil is a little concerning... Oil filters can collapse internally and cause a loss of oil pressure, that would be my concern that you got yourself a faulty oil filter, if it was me I would change that filter out, not the oil, just change the filter and top up the oil, cheap insurance to make sure you don’t ruin your engine. If you still have the oil light going on then it’s gonna be a bad sensor. I’m guessing it probably has a bad sensor because the engine would sound pretty terrible if it really had no oil pressure, but then again that sensor if working properly is very sensitive and you could have a partially clogged oil filter that was causing low oil pressure but not low enough to make the engine noisy... The safe thing is to change the filter to be sure, use a Wix or OEM filter (Napa filters are all made by Wix).
@@CarswithNash Matt, you ended up being right. It was not the senser. I took a short drive, being somewhat naive. Short way down the road started hearing/feeling shaking/squeeking. Pulled over and got towed to the shop. They said the motor is indeed done for. But the weird thing is they said the filter was totally dry. They put another one on and tested it, it also came out dry. What could cause this do you think? A possible error while changing the oil?
Tony Schurbon I’m very sorry to hear this, that is why I encourage people to still pay attention to those sensors even though they are known to be faulty. If it’s not filling the filter at all it sounds like the oil pump has failed, I honestly can’t think of any way you could’ve caused that, sounds like a case of bad luck to me.