NOS Sorensen PS-71 Oil Pressure Switch – USA Made
Description:
Correct for 1960–90 Volkswagen platforms using warning light senders. Cross-referenced with GP Sorensen OP6066, Standard PS-13, and Delco D1800. Short stem, single terminal – activates dash light at low oil pressure. NOS condition – includes original packaging – not a reproduction.
⚙️ Part Overview
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Manufacturer: Sorensen (Standard Motor Products)
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Part Number: PS-71
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Type: Oil pressure switch
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Design: Single terminal, short stem, threaded body
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Function: Activates warning light when oil pressure drops below threshold
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Country of Origin: USA
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Packaging: Typically boxed; NOS units may show shelf wear or be bundled in multi-part lots
🚗 Fitment & Specific Applications
The PS-71 is correct for European imports from 1960–1990, especially Volkswagen platforms using warning light circuits. Based on verified listings and historical usage:
| Make | Models (Typical) | Years | Engine Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 2 Bus | 1960–1974 | Air-cooled flat-4 |
| Volkswagen | Vanagon, Cabriolet, Corrado | 1980–1990 | Inline-4, VR6 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 1990 | Inline-4 |
This switch is typically mounted near the oil filter boss or rear block port and used in dash warning light systems—not gauge circuits.
🔁 Cross-Reference Numbers
| Brand | Part Number |
|---|---|
| Sorensen | PS-71 |
| GP Sorensen | OP6066 |
| Niehoff | DR-133 |
| Standard | PS-13 |
| Delco | D1800 |
| Borg Warner | S318 |
| NAPA Echlin | OP7X |
These interchange numbers reflect compatibility across multiple aftermarket brands for short-stem European-style oil pressure switches
