Cayenne Titanium (9PA) V8-4.5L (2006)
Oil Pressure Sender: Service and Repair
WM 170419 Removing and installing oil-pressure sender
Removing oil-pressure sender
Warning:
Engine oil is toxic.
Danger of poisoning!
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Do not consume food or drink while working (danger of mixing).
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If swallowed, observe the warning information on the containers, contact a doctor if necessary and show the information on the containers.
Warning:
Danger of scalding with hot engine oil.
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Allow engine and components to cool down.
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Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
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Wear suitable protective clothing.
Warning:
Oil is combustible!
Risk of fire due to oil and hot components (exhaust manifold, etc.)
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Do not pour engine oil over very hot components (e.g. turbocharger).
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Never place cloths soaked with oil on hot engine components.
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In case of fire, use CO2 or dry powder fire extinguishers.
Information:
The oil pressure may be too low for a number of reasons:
Oil is diluted.
Oil pump is faulty.
Bearing clearance is too large (e.g. crankshaft bearing)
Oil level is too low.
Oil pressure regulating valve is faulty.
Incorrect oil has been used. Only use oil that has been approved by Porsche for the measurement.
Information:
The oil pressure switch is located on the oil-filter console to the right under the generator.