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: Oil Sensor


thundercatzr2001
11-19-2002, 10:29 AM
hi guys - does anyone know if there is any way of checking an oil sensor switch to see if it is defective? My oil light is stuck on and I am hoping it is the sensor, but would love to check it before going out and replacing it.

thanks, guys

Scott

FishHog
11-19-2002, 10:46 AM
You should be able to pull out the tube, that has the oil sensor in it. Basically a magnet on a float if I remember from my AC days.

It should pull out of your oil tank, then just by turning it over, you can simulate full or empty oil levels.

If you have a manual, it should explain this better than I seem to be doing.

Machzzzz1
11-19-2002, 12:11 PM
I ride with a guy that has a 550 panther. Last season he had the same problem. Arctic cat told him to tap the sensor with a hammer (Very lightly) becasue sometimes it gets stuck.

It fixed it a few times but eventually it got stuck and he replaced the sensor...