Rufus_Stone Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) Hi everyone. I have an Australian market Journey 2.7 V6 (I think this may be an old Chrysler engine). I had an issue where the oil light kept coming on every time the revs dropped below about 2200 rpm. Local garage diagnosed as the sensor, but reported that the one they ordered was incorrect. I ordered one from eBay which they fitted (ttps://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tridon-Oil-Pressure-Switch-Light-Engine-Bay-TPS089-fits-Journey-2-7-JC-Free-Sh/153236559507?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649). They found that the original one was also leaking oil. Now once the engine is up to temp, the light flashes (and beeps of course!) on at idle (less than about 900 rpm). Other than that the car seems fine. Oil has been changed (twice) - 0W20 first time, 5W30 currently. Garage now say its potentially more serious and to take it to the main dealer ($160/hour diagnosis fee). Before I do I'd like to gather the thoughts of the forum? Is it more likely to be my new sensor/sender not up to the job / out of spec or could it be something else. The reason I am erring towards the sensor is that we had the problem checked out about 6 months ago and was told it was ok to drive (sensor issue), and have been driving the car since with no issues apart from the beeps, and its been another month since the sensor replacement. No noises such as noisy oil pump bearings or anything like that. Timing chain and tensioners replaced about 18 months ago (shouldn't be related but would have expected any 'sludge' issues to have been identified at that point). Any input from someone knowledgeable about these engines appreciated. Cheers Edited March 30, 2019 by Rufus_Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) well i had my 3.6 eng oil sensor go bad and the pressure Gage showing maxed out on high while i was on a trip ran fine but i called the local dealership about it and took it in to them they replaced it and said i could have drove it as the senor was just shorted out , he did say if it had showed no pressure instead of high pressure that would have been a different story, are you getting any stored code for the eng? hope you get it figured out and keep us informed on what you find out for other bloggers that might come up with the same problem...good luck Edited March 30, 2019 by 2late4u jkeaton and mechanical-idiot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus_Stone Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) No codes stored. Booked in for a diagnosis tomorrow. Fingers crossed the cheap sensor I bought is the culprit. Will report back. Edited April 1, 2019 by Rufus_Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted April 2, 2019 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 9:40 AM, Rufus_Stone said: No codes stored. Booked in for a diagnosis tomorrow. Fingers crossed the cheap sensor I bought is the culprit. Will report back. Keep us updated on your dealer visit. If an additional layer of assistance is needed, don't hesitate to send us a private message. Jasmine Dodge Social Care Specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus_Stone Posted April 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) Ok - here’s the update.main dealer fixed the issue by replacing the sensor. 850 bucks all up ( 4 hours labour at 160 plus an hour diagnosis). Aiieee! I’ve now sold it ;-) obviously the australian manifactured tridon sensor sensor I had installed was at fault. Edited April 21, 2019 by Rufus_Stone jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 most cheap parts( not oem) dont work as good on some models, my father yrs replaced a alternator from a parts store on his caravan and it would last about 1 week then go bad they kept replacing it but finally he took it to a dodge dealership they replace it with one of their alternator and he never had any more problems with it. Summer Solstice, jkeaton and mechanical-idiot 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer Solstice Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Than you for the update. Oil pressure sensors are the first suspect if everything else seems fine. Been there, done that on a chevy. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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