Well putting my oil pan back in After drilling it I broke one of the wires for my oil level sensor . I was wondering does the sa have a kill switch in them like the newer ones , or do I not have to jump the wires for now . Mind you jumping the wires will only be temporary because right now I don't have $180.00 for a new one

 

I've got a blockoff plate on mine. I think I got it from Mazdatrix or you can make your own.

 

All the sensor runs is the light, as I recall. Same with the coolant sensor (which I managed to break once, to my financial horror).

 

you could just try and re-solder is back on. worst thats gonna happen is nothing.

 

no kill switch - just a dash light warning will be lost....
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

 

block off plate ? Isn't the oil level sensor the one with two wires coming from the oil pan or did I break something different ?

 

I think he meant something else.

yes the oil level sensor is the wires coming out of the oil pan

 

Problem usually is when these break, they snap right at the epoxy seal, leaving not a lot to solder.

I've taken to using silicone to build up a short "strain relief" on sensors like this. I figure if nothing else comes of it, it might at least move the breakage point out to where I can peel the silicone back, solder to the stub, and re-silicone.

 

Exactly . Broke off inside the factory epoxy