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Sunbird76 07-06-2015 07:17 PM

Engine Sensor?? I need help
 
I have a 1976 Pontiac sunbird and my car won't start because of this little sensor thing and the left side of the engine by the spark plugs is broken off. I need help to know what it is and where i can get a replacement.

rjolly87 07-06-2015 09:27 PM

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Is it by the cylinder 2 sparkplug visible in this photo?
https://www.gmforum.com/attachment.p...ine=1436232456

rjolly87 07-06-2015 09:33 PM

The only thing I can think of would be the oil pressure switch, which looks like it may fit the bill.

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Sunbird76 07-06-2015 09:42 PM

Yes it is

Sunbird76 07-06-2015 09:51 PM

But would that make the engine not start because the terminal on the sensor thing leads to the ignition box.

rjolly87 07-06-2015 10:45 PM

I am not familiar with those cars, but it's not inconceivable for GM to design it so that the ignition kills if the oil pressure drops. It's something I would appreciate.

The list of other things it could be on that car would be relatively short. If you pull the sensor out, crank the engine a bit, and have oil everywhere, than you could almost bet money on it. Given that you can likely get it at a local parts chain for $15 (they may need to special order it, or order it from Rockauto) it's a relatively cheap part to throw at it.

Sunbird76 07-12-2015 08:09 PM

What is this?
 
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I need to know what this is, its on a 1976 Pontiac sunbird
4 cylinder.

rjolly87 07-12-2015 09:52 PM

Only other thing I can think of would be a coolant temperature switch.

Sunbird76 07-12-2015 09:58 PM

It's neither of them


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