Keep an eye on engine lubrication with the Walker Products Engine Oil Pressure Switch 256-1024. This OE-replacement switch drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 1998-2001 Dodge Ram 2500, 1998-2001 Dodge Ram 3500 and 1998-2001 Ram 3500 — see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level fitment. It monitors engine oil pressure and signals the ECU or driver when levels fall below safe operating thresholds, activating the dashboard warning light so a low-oil condition can be caught early.
Monitors Oil Pressure: Activates the dashboard warning or ECU input when oil pressure drops below safe limits.
OE Replacement Calibration: Matches original specs for pressure activation point, thread pitch, and electrical response.
Built for Harsh Conditions: Made with high-temperature and oil-resistant materials to handle heat, oil exposure, and vibration.
Exact OE Fit: Threads directly into the factory location using the original threads and connector with no modifications.
If a faulty switch is behind a flickering oil light, false warnings, or a missing signal under low-pressure conditions, this unit replaces it. Diagnose the cause before replacing, since the same symptoms can have other sources. Whether for scheduled service, a drivability repair, or an engine rebuild, it provides dependable oil-pressure monitoring within the lubrication system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this oil pressure switch do?
It monitors engine oil pressure and signals the ECU or driver when pressure falls below safe operating thresholds, activating the dashboard warning light to flag a low-oil condition early.
Which vehicles does the 256-1024 fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the 1998-2001 Dodge Ram 2500, 1998-2001 Dodge Ram 3500, and 1998-2001 Ram 3500. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level fitment.
What are signs this switch may need replacing?
Common signs include an oil light that flickers, false warnings, or no signal under actual low-pressure conditions. Diagnose the cause first, since these symptoms can have other sources.
Where does this switch install?
It threads directly into the factory location—typically the engine block or oil filter housing—using the original threads and connector with no modifications required.
Is this an OE replacement part?
Yes. It's an OE-replacement switch calibrated to match original specs for pressure activation point, thread pitch, and electrical response.
Keep an early eye on engine lubrication with the Walker Products Engine Oil Pressure Switch 256-1018, an OE-replacement sensor that monitors oil pressure and signals the ECU or dashboard warning...
Walker Products Oil Pressure Switches are OE Replacement components that monitor engine lubrication pressure to protect against low-oil conditions and prevent engine damage.
WARNING:
These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
