The Multiquip 5824100160 Oil Pressure Warning Switch is a genuine OEM component designed for DCA40SSAI and DCA40SSI ultra-silent diesel generators. Sourced directly through Multiquip's OEM supply chain, this switch delivers the correct pressure threshold, electrical specification, and thread fitment required by your machine. Confirmed fitment covers DCA40SSAI and DCA40SSI generator models, so you can order with confidence knowing this is the right part for your unit.
Key Features
- OEM-Calibrated Pressure Threshold — Engineered to the exact activation pressure spec required by DCA40SSAI and DCA40SSI generators, ensuring the warning system triggers at the correct oil pressure level — not too early, not too late.
- Direct Drop-In Installation — Matches the original switch's thread pitch, connector type, and mounting orientation for a straightforward swap with no adapters or modification.
- Confirmed Generator Fitment — Verified for DCA40SSAI and DCA40SSI ultra-silent diesel generator models in the Multiquip DCA series lineup.
- Protects Engine Integrity — A functioning oil pressure warning switch is the first line of defense against low-oil engine damage; a failed switch leaves the engine running blind to a potentially catastrophic drop in oil pressure.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — As a critical engine protection component, using the correct OEM-spec switch ensures the warning circuit operates within the generator's designed electrical parameters, supporting safe shutdown behavior.
The oil pressure warning switch monitors the engine's lubrication system and triggers a warning signal — or initiates a shutdown — when oil pressure drops below a safe operating threshold. On generator sets like the DCA40SSAI and DCA40SSI, this switch is a critical safeguard that protects the engine from running in a low-oil condition that could cause severe internal damage within seconds. When the switch fails or reads incorrectly, the engine loses its primary early-warning mechanism, leaving operators and the machine exposed to risk with no alert before damage occurs.
For questions about fitment or to confirm this part is right for your machine, contact the DHS Equipment parts team.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5824100160 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Oil Pressure Warning Switch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA40SSAI |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA40SSI |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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