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Removing and installing oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure F378 — AUDI

Removing and installing oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure F378 on Audi: 10 steps, engines BDX, BPU, BTR, BYT.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps 40 engine codes engine codes merged from 55 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

  • Renewed: oil pressure switch

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  • The oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure F378 is located at the rear of the cylinder head above the turbocharger. Use a small hand mirror if necessary as it is difficult to reach.

📋 Procedure

  1. Loosen charge air cooler (see the separate procedure).
  2. On vehicles with bi-turbo, remove catalytic converter (see the separate procedure).
  3. Detach rear coolant pipe and swing to side slightly. [Note: The oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure F378 is located at the rear of the cylinder head above the turbocharger. Use a small hand mirror if necessary as it is difficult to reach.]
  4. Open heat insulation sleeve.
  5. Separate electrical connector (1).
BDX? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping engine oil.
  2. Unscrew oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure F378(2).
  3. Cover open parts of engine to prevent ingress of dirt in lubrication system.
  4. Renew oil pressure switch after each removal.
  5. Check oil level 20.1.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.