Two warning lights for the price of one

[jester911]

I just had my oil warning light and my hand brake light at the same time. I checked my oil level 3 times and it is perfect. The
oil pressure is good and hasn't changed from previous driving.

Are the 2 lights related ? I do need new rear brakes but I have just recieved new pads and discs from our host so I will be doing those this weekend.

I did the fronts recently so they are good. The pad wear light is not on. It is the hand brake light.

I tried to do a search, but did not come up with anything useful.

[jester911]

Okay, after doing a better search I think I answered my own problem . It seems that the oil pressure sender is bad.
Does this sound right to you guys?

Also ,how hard is this to change?

[Hald]

Jerry,

it's the oil pressure switch, not the sensor for the pressure gauge, that fails and causes the indications you're seeing. The switch is located forward & below the injection stuff, to the right of center. It's not too hard to access/replace, but you'll need to remove the air box and possibly the air flow sensor. You may still want to lower the rear of the engine a few inches which greatly improves access to that area of the engine. Then, while you're there, it's generally a good idea to also replace the o-ring on the thermostat, found just to the right of the switch.

[jester911]

Mark, thanks for the info. That was the deal. It really wasn't that bad. I did have to do it mostly by feel though. I had to rig a mirror in there to actually see the top of the switch. Then once I found it I was able to put a socket on it.

Of course just to throw me a curve, the original part was a 24mm
and the new one was a 22mm. The sockets need to be deep well to clear the top of the spade connector on the switch.

Just one more job/money I saved not having to go to a wrench

[Hald]

Glad to hear it, Jerry. Congrats!