Oil Sensor - Subaru EX13 Service Manual

10. OIL SENSOR

10-1 SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Resistance
(at FULL oil level)
Operating
Temperature
10-2 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
The oil sensor is composed of the float, permanent
magnet incorporated into the float and the oil sensor.
In accordance with the oil level, the float moves up and
down.
When the oil level is upper level, the float moves up.
When the oil level is lower level, the float moves down.
The permanent magnet is close to the lead switch, and
the lead switch is activated by the magnetic force.
NOTE : With regards to the wiring diagram,
please refer to the section 8-4 (page52).
Float type
(with lead switch incorporated)
100 M ohms or over
-30 to +180 degree Celsius
OIL SENSOR
LEAD SWITCH
MAGNETIC FORCE
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Fig.10-1
FLOAT
PERMANENT MAGNET
Fig.10-2
Fig.10-3