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    4. : Why is the Fiat 500 oil pressure sensor not working?

Why is the Fiat 500 oil pressure sensor not working?
Years 2007-2022

Answer

If the oil pressure sensor fails it is likely that it is damaged and needs to be replaced. Furthermore, on the Fiat 500 the oil pressure warning light comes on very frequently, often because the crankshaft caps break causing the oil to fall into the sump.
Posted on: 17 October 2022 by ScegliAuto

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