2003 A-spec

Hey guys,

I have purchased an Aftermarket Oil Pressure gauge. It comes with a seperate Oil Sender Unit. I'm pretty sure I can install on my own I just need some guidance here. Has anyone done this or know the steps to doing this?

2003 A-spec

Anyone...Anyone???

ArTL-S

are you putting it in you aspec please tell me no

2003 A-spec

That's the plan. My Gauges are all being converted to Blue Numbers with red needles

swalch@stanford.edu

Is it an electrical gauge or mechanical gauge? Either way you will need to remove the original oil sender unit and install the new sender unit or install a T fitting so you can have both the oil light and gauge hooked up. The thread size for the sender is probably 1/8" BSP (British Standard Pipe), strange as that may seem. You will need an adapter to that thread size.

2003 A-spec

Thanks man. I figure I would have to add the supplied Oil Sender to the car. My only problem is where do I find the Original ( Stock ) Oil sending unit. I have tried looking around the dipstick area ( cannot see much there ). Any Ideas???

swalch@stanford.edu

I don't know for sure. If no one else can tell you sooner I'll look it up in the shop manual this evening.

I would look near the oil filter and on the back (firewall side) of the engine block.

2003 A-spec

If you could look it up that would be great. I have looked near the oil filter and under the engine. I can find the VTEC Solenoids ( They are mounted to the oil filter housing ). Just cannot find the Oil sender. Man, I though this would have been easy.

swalch@stanford.edu

The oil pressure switch is located on the left side of the oil pump (facing the timing belt end of the engine). It is just to the left of the VTEC solenoid assembly and above the oil filter. It says there is a single yellow/red wire connected to it.

2003 A-spec

You are the Man!!! I will check that out today! Thank you very much!!!

2003 A-spec

Shux, it's raining today in Toronto. I'll have to check it out a bit later...but i have a good idea where to look.

fobstylez

iTrader: (3)

Is there a difference in A spec? I dont get it

ArTL-S

Yes they are different. They have different wheels, 2 tone leather interior, only come in NBP or ABP, im pretty sure they were only avaliable in Canada and you dont see them that often. there are a few on the boards and they are oh so sexy. I think they have a different spoiler also. Id give up my WDP TL-S for an ABP A SPEC any day of the week and twice on sunday

2003 A-spec

I'll be honest, I love my A-Spec. The Differences inside are Black on Blue Leather, Blue trimmed Steering wheel, Blue Tinted Headlights, A unique Rear Wing with Red LEDs mounted on the top of the wing (Like a fighter Jet...LOL), 7 spoke rims, and the Type-S Skirt PKG.

2003 A-spec

K, I'm gonna attempt the install this weekend...I'll keep you guys posted on what my results are like

fobstylez

iTrader: (3)

Oh my bad, I wasnt clear on my response. I know the difference between the Aspec between the rest. I meant, why did ArTL-s say "are you putting it in you aspec please tell me no". Why no? I would love to have an oil gauge in my car. Does anybody know if the TLs burn a lot of oil? Cause my h22 burnt oil like crazy.

ArTL-S

i only said that because i love the way that interior looks. Its so clean and done right. I wasnt knocking it it was more of a joke than anything. thats all. i just love the blue and black 2 tone just the way it is.


Good Luck on the install post pics when done.

2003 A-spec

I'll be sure to put up some pics for you guys to see...I have ordered the 2 Gauge Pod from Lotek and have purchased The Air/Fuel and Oil Pressure gauges from Glow Shift. I'm just waiting for my Pod to come in as it's been at Canada Customs for a few days now.

03aspec

why are you adding a oil temp gauge? better question is, why are you ruining our beautiful interior???

03aspec

sorry, oil pressure gauge*

01tl4tl

the TL uses a tiny bit of oil- if you put 5 usa quarts in a usa car- its supposed to hold 4.7 with a new filter, so that puts you a tick or 2 over the full dot.
There is no problem with this, plenty of room in the pan for it

By 7500 miles it will probably be down to the full mark and time for a change.
All engines, as a part of the process and internal pressures, force some oil thru the rings.
That crankcase vapor gets picked up and recycled right into the rubber snout for the TB - Intake manifold, and its moveable plate inside,,,, which gets soaked with partially burnt oil and fuel remnants.

Its important to clean the TB plate when you change the air filter or have it open for any reason- its simple to do- and when you seafoam the intake- clean that plate for sure!
Anything more than miniscule oil burn on a TL is probably a rear main seal on the engine leaking. In that case remove the access panel under the car and look-

wildcat71

on a side note, be careful that you dont lose the pressure signal to the vtec solenoids. had a friend put in an aftermarket kit on his civic when he boosted it, and spent a lot of time trying to figure out why he lost vtec.

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

post up a diy for installing the gauge.

2003 A-spec

I'll Try my Best to do a DIY. I'll keep you guys posted for sure.

Acura2g

http://www.2ndgen.info/DIY/integra/OilPressinstall.html

here's one i did on the B-Series Engines

Acura2g

I also looked up the part number and all Acura use the same oil pressure sending units so that should apply to the TL

2003 A-spec

Thank you for the DIY, I will see if I can use any of your steps fo my own Install. The Fitting sizes were very helpful! I am still waiting for my Gauge Pod to clear Canada Customs so have not yet attempted the install.

2003 A-spec

Out of curiosity, does anyone have a wiring schematic for the ECU? I think for my Air/Fuel Guage I can tap the signal from the ECU instead of Having to run a wire to the O/2 Sensor.

Acura2g

When you do the Air/Fuel gauge let us know how it turned out I've been wanting to install one on mine.

2003 A-spec

Not a problem...I'll let you guys know for sure!

2003 A-spec

Hey Guys, Just got the Guage Pod ( Finally ) I'll try to do the install very soon. Does anyone Have an ECU Diagram of where I can Tap a Negative Ground Signal for the Air/Fuel Gauge?

2003 A-spec

K, So I've installed the gauges...I'll post some pics soon. I have the Air/fuel connected and working. The Oil Gauge is in and powered but, I have not been able to get a pressure signal as yet. I may have to buy a Sandwich adapter.