Question on eliminating low oil level sensor.

[scottw]

Hi guys/gals,i have a 91 5.0 GT that has a minor oil drip/leak from where the plug enters the low oil level sensor & decided to simply replace it with a drain plug
vs spending considerable money for a new sensor when it's not a big deal at all to check the oil once in a while.

So with that said when i remove the wire from low oil level can i simply cover the electrical plug so it doesn't ground out and anchor it aside with a tie wrap
without causing any ECM/chk engine light/driveability issues?

If not that then what? (Maybe ground it or maybe hook a small load to the wire like a small light bulb to make the ECM happy if it's even hooked to it?)

Thanks....Scott

 

[scottw]

TTT!!!!!!

 

[broncojunkie]

I'm almost certain that it works in a way that completes a circuit when the oil is low. If I'm correct, then yes.... you can just unplug it with no issues.

 

[scottw]

Thanks for the reply!

Yeh that did cross my mind too so i will do as you suggested and see what happens when i disconnect & cover the plug and ziptie it to the side.

Happy Motoring!

Scott