Oil pressure sensor location

2008 MERCURY SABLE
50,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAY1511
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I am looking for the oil pressure sensor on my car listed above it has the v6. The engine oil light stays on so I want replace it.
Apr 25, 2017 at 7:59 PM
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see picture for location A/C compressor may be in way so check as picture is no accessories on it. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Apr 26, 2017 at 7:04 AM
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RMOELKE
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Sometimes after car is driven for awhile, the oil light tries to flicker on.
May 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L 2V)On right rear of engine block.
Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L 2V FFV)On right rear of engine block.
Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L 4V)On left front side of engine block
May 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM (Merged)
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PHCLUB
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where is the oil presure swith located and is this a simple replacement?
May 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It should be near the oil filter.
May 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM (Merged)
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PHCLUB
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[quote:a6fb1a240d="Jacobandnickolas"]It should be near the oil filter.[/quote:a6fb1a240d]

Thanks for the answer, I did find it on the top of the engine, on the right rear (facing from front), close to the firewall.
May 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm glad you found it. They like to make it easy to find things (LOL).

Take care and let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
May 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM (Merged)