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Old 10-29-2009, 10:49 PM   #39 (permalink)
jpstaub
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Insight 1G - '00 Honda Insight
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Common sensors

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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
80+ MPG is great!... have you considered showing this to anyone at Honda? Maybe they'll take notice?!

The oil pressure light should be a simple fix, I'd think, that only required using the original oil pressure sensor from the Insight motor in one of the TDI's oil passages, like the one that goes to the turbo. You could tee the line and put the sensor right in it.
No. We haven't shown the car to anyone at Honda. I'll see if I can't find a good address and send along a note. I have a feeling Honda won't respond. I haven't had a large company respond yet to anything I've sent along. Small fish, limited capital, crackpot idea and all that.

I'm working on finding a Bosch sensor to fix the nuisance oil light problem. After doing a little research it seems Bosch makes sensors that are normally open or normally closed under pressure depending on what different auto manufacturers specify. I just need to find the right one and I should have the problem solved (assuming the connector isn't different; we'll see).

Best wishes,
Jake
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