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Oil Pressure Light - Intermittent Flashing

89audi08

Applies To: V8 1990


Subject: Intermittent Flashing of Oil Pressure Light ^ Installing Modified Wiring to Oil Pressure Switch
Number: Group: 89-01
October 31, 1989 17


Lubrication
Cause:

Variations in contact tolerance

Production Change:

As of 9/89 VIN: 44_LN01 3185

Improved instrument panel with resistor installed.

Service Solution:

Install oil pressure switch wiring harness kit - Part No. 441 971 222.


CAUTION

Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest information.


^ disconnect battery ground strap

^ cut tie wrap, remove right side engine intake air duct



--> ^ remove right side exhaust manifold shield (arrows)

^ disconnect .3 bar (4.4 psi) oil pressure switch (blue wire)

^ cut off connector, remove rubber connector cover and discard



^ install replacement connector from kit

^ rubber plug MUST be installed onto wire before connector is installed

^ attach new connector housing and connector end lock

^ attach new connector to matching connector of new wiring harness



^ remove sound dampening pan (arrows)



^ disconnect and remove cooling air duct from alternator (arrow)



^ disconnect and remove outer half of air intake elbow from alternator (top arrow)
^ this provides access to D+ terminal

^ remove nut from D+ terminal and discard
^ leave blue wire attached

^ install eyelet end of new wiring harness onto D+ terminal and secure with self locking nut from kit



^ route alternator wires, as shown



^ route new wiring harness through grommet A, as shown
^ tuck remainder of harness under grommet B
^ connect female connector of new wiring harness to .3 bar (4.4 psi) oil pressure switch
^ connect white male connector to new white female connector

^ tie wrap, as shown, leaving some slack in wire to alternator
^ reinstall all components in reverse order of removal
^ reconnect battery ground strap