My engine light has been on for a while and I pulled two codes off it,
the first was a P0520 : Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
So I got to Dodge to get one.
They sell me one for $50+.
I go to have it installed the next time I get my oil changed
(because it's located above the oil filter)
and the one sold to me is different than the one on my car.
The one on the car has a small 2-prong connector, the one they sold me
has a larger 3-prong connector.
So I take it back to exchange and they have trouble finding the correct one.
Truth is I don't think I really need the thing because the oil pressure seems to
be working just fine....
One of the Service Managers looks up the other code for me,
P1521 which came up under this TSB: 18-018-06
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2006/18-018-06.htm
Which basically says:
Symptom/Condition:
The vehicle operator may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination due
to one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC):
P1521 - Incorrect Engine Oil Type. This DTC may set in high ambient temperature
conditions when the correct oil type (viscosity) is being used in the engine.
Diagnosis:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN®) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's are
present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further
with this bulletin.
So anyway, these guys wanted to charge me $90.00 + to update my software.
I think this is a little pricey to fix a problem that is their fault in the first place!!!
Is there a a work around for this or someone in the DFW area who can do this
for me cheaper?
Anyone else experiencing this issue?
I need to get the car inspected and they have me screwed on this one!!!!
the first was a P0520 : Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
So I got to Dodge to get one.
They sell me one for $50+.
I go to have it installed the next time I get my oil changed
(because it's located above the oil filter)
and the one sold to me is different than the one on my car.
The one on the car has a small 2-prong connector, the one they sold me
has a larger 3-prong connector.
So I take it back to exchange and they have trouble finding the correct one.
Truth is I don't think I really need the thing because the oil pressure seems to
be working just fine....
One of the Service Managers looks up the other code for me,
P1521 which came up under this TSB: 18-018-06
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2006/18-018-06.htm
Which basically says:
Symptom/Condition:
The vehicle operator may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination due
to one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC):
P1521 - Incorrect Engine Oil Type. This DTC may set in high ambient temperature
conditions when the correct oil type (viscosity) is being used in the engine.
Diagnosis:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN®) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's are
present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further
with this bulletin.
So anyway, these guys wanted to charge me $90.00 + to update my software.
I think this is a little pricey to fix a problem that is their fault in the first place!!!
Is there a a work around for this or someone in the DFW area who can do this
for me cheaper?
Anyone else experiencing this issue?
I need to get the car inspected and they have me screwed on this one!!!!