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Product details
Part NameEngine Oil Pressure Switch
BrandWalker Products
Part Number256-1226
UPC00724620246579
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If your vehicle is listed on the fitment table below, the product will fit your car - we guarantee it. All you need to do is to ensure that the vehicle's Year, Make, Model, Trim, and any other notes specified inside the fitment table are respected.
Walker Products Engine Oil Pressure Switches are OE Replacement components engineered to monitor oil pressure and alert the ECU or driver when levels fall below safe limits. These switches serve as critical warning devices that activate dashboard lights or feed signals to engine control systems when oil pressure drops, helping prevent severe internal damage due to lack of lubrication. Common symptoms of failure include oil light flickering, false warnings, or lack of signal under actual low-pressure conditions. Walker switches are manufactured to match OE specifications for pressure thresholds, thread size, terminal type, and electrical response. Each unit is built with high-temperature and oil-resistant materials to ensure consistent performance under prolonged engine exposure. Designed for exact OE fit, these switches thread directly into the factory location—typically the engine block or oil filter housing—and connect to existing wiring with no modifications. Whether used as part of a scheduled service, drivability repair, or engine rebuild, Walker Oil Pressure Switches provide dependable pressure monitoring and help extend engine life by maintaining early warning functionality within the lubrication system.
Characteristics include:
Prevents Engine Damage: Helps protect vital components by alerting the driver or system to low oil pressure conditions.
OE Replacement Calibration: Matches original specs for pressure activation point, thread pitch, and electrical response.
Exact OE Fit: Installs directly in the factory location using original threads and connectors—no modifications required.
Engineered for Harsh Conditions: Built to resist high temperatures, oil exposure, and vibration in demanding engine environments.
Monitors Oil Pressure Levels: Activates dashboard warning or ECU input when oil pressure falls below safe operating thresholds.
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Fitment Table
This product is compatible with these vehicles:
Year
Make
Model
Notes
Position
2012
Audi
Q7
3.0L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.27" bore
3.60" stroke
1 Pin
Gray
2012
Volkswagen
Touareg
3.0L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.27" bore
3.60" stroke
1 Pin
Gray
2011
Audi
Q7
3.0L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.27" bore
3.60" stroke
1 Pin
Gray
2011
Volkswagen
Touareg
3.0L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.27" bore
3.60" stroke
1 Pin
Gray
2010
Audi
Q7
3.0L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.27" bore
3.60" stroke
1 Pin
Gray
2010
Volkswagen
Touareg
3.0L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.27" bore
3.60" stroke
1 Pin
Gray
2009
Audi
A3 Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
To Chassis/VIN 8P-9A 105 900
2009
Audi
Q7
3.0L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.27" bore
3.60" stroke
1 Pin
Gray
2009
Audi
TT Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
To Chassis/VIN 8J-9-031 700
2009
Volkswagen
CC
3.6L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.50" bore
3.80" stroke
To Chassis/VIN 3C-9-545 000
2009
Volkswagen
Touareg
3.0L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.27" bore
3.60" stroke
1 Pin
Gray
2008
Audi
A3 Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
To Chassis/VIN 8P-9A 105 900
2008
Audi
TT Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
Engine code CBRA
2008
Volkswagen
Eos
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
2008
Volkswagen
Eos
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.33" bore
3.65" stroke
2008
Volkswagen
Passat
3.6L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.50" bore
3.80" stroke
2008
Volkswagen
R32
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
2007
Audi
A3 Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
2007
Volkswagen
Eos
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
2007
Volkswagen
Passat
3.6L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.50" bore
3.80" stroke
2006
Audi
A3 Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
2006
Audi
TT Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
2006
Volkswagen
Passat
3.6L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.50" bore
3.80" stroke
2005
Audi
TT Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
2004
Audi
TT Quattro
3.2L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.31" bore
3.78" stroke
1999
Audi
A4
1.8L
Inline engine
4 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
1999
Audi
A4
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1999
Audi
A4 Quattro
1.8L
Inline engine
4 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
1999
Audi
A4 Quattro
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1999
Audi
A6
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1999
Audi
A6 Quattro
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1999
Volkswagen
Passat
1.8L
Inline engine
4 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
To Chassis/VIN 3B-X-491 580
1999
Volkswagen
Passat
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
To Chassis/VIN 3B-X-491 580
1998
Audi
A4
1.8L
Inline engine
4 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
1998
Audi
A4
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1998
Audi
A4 Quattro
1.8L
Inline engine
4 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
1998
Audi
A4 Quattro
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1998
Audi
A6
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
Engine VIN code A
1998
Audi
A6 Quattro
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
Cylinder head: DOHC
1998
Audi
A6 Quattro
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
Cylinder head: SOHC
1.4 BAR
Black
1998
Audi
Cabriolet
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
with Light
Black
1998
Volkswagen
Golf
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1998
Volkswagen
Jetta
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1998
Volkswagen
Passat
1.8L
Inline engine
4 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
1998
Volkswagen
Passat
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1997
Audi
A4
1.8L
Inline engine
4 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
Engine code AEB
1997
Audi
A4
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
Cylinder head: DOHC
1997
Audi
A4
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
Cylinder head: SOHC
From Chassis/VIN #8D-V-054 232
1997
Audi
A4 Quattro
1.8L
Inline engine
4 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
1997
Audi
A4 Quattro
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
From Chassis/VIN #8D-V-054 232
1997
Audi
A6
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
From Chassis/VIN #4A-V-006 941
1.4 BAR
Black
1997
Audi
A6 Quattro
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
From Chassis/VIN #4A-V-006 941
1.4 BAR
Black
1997
Audi
Cabriolet
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
From Chassis/VIN #8G-V-004 001
1.4 BAR
with Light
Black
1997
Volkswagen
EuroVan
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1997
Volkswagen
Golf
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1997
Volkswagen
Jetta
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1997
Volkswagen
Passat
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1996
Volkswagen
Golf
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1996
Volkswagen
Jetta
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1996
Volkswagen
Passat
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1995
Audi
S6
2.2L
Inline engine
5 cylinders
3.19" bore
3.40" stroke
1995
Volkswagen
Golf
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1995
Volkswagen
Jetta
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
1995
Volkswagen
Passat
2.8L
V engine
6 cylinders
3.25" bore
3.40" stroke
1.4 BAR
Black
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