Oil Sensor - Subaru EX35 Service Manual

11. OIL SENSOR

11-1 SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Resistance
(at FULL oil level)
Operating
Temperature
11-2 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 9-3 (page49).
Float type
(with lead switch incorporated)
100 M ohms or over
-30 to +180 degree Celsius
OIL SENSOR
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Fig.11-1
FLOAT
PERMANENT MAGNET
LEAD SWITCH
Fig.11-2
MAGNETIC FORCE
Fig.11-3