Won't start...I think I ran the fuel to low...
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Alright, I called the parts store, the guy never heard of this kit I was told about. He did, however, reccommend replacing the oil switch. After doing some research, I have discovered a sensor and a swtich. Given my problem, isn't it more likely to be the sensor, not the switch? The low oil level light does not come on, but the gauge drops.
A drop in oil pressure is typically not the oil pressure sensor. While possible, our experience with them is that they spike to high pressure when they fail.
You need to get a mechanical oil pressure gauge on the car and get it started to see what the pressure truly is. We have never seen a bad gauge by itself, unless other gauges were also affected.
You need to get a mechanical oil pressure gauge on the car and get it started to see what the pressure truly is. We have never seen a bad gauge by itself, unless other gauges were also affected.
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Yeah, that seems to be what I am reading. I have noticed the engine runs and sound better while driving, worse when idling, so I am guessing ti is losing pressure, but will get it tested to see for sure.
The good news is I got it running Actually, my friend did. I called home to talk to the wife and she siad "do you hear that". It was the car running.
I had a bad connection on the new ICM. There was part of the bolt in it so it wasn't making a good connection. He jiggled the wires around and it started.
So, I swapped out the new one back to the old one and good as new. I guess it was just a bad battery.
Just for good measure I had the battery and alternator tested and all is well. The battery was reading 14 volts and the alternator 128.
Now, the main concern is the oil pressure issue.
The good news is I got it running Actually, my friend did. I called home to talk to the wife and she siad "do you hear that". It was the car running.
I had a bad connection on the new ICM. There was part of the bolt in it so it wasn't making a good connection. He jiggled the wires around and it started.
So, I swapped out the new one back to the old one and good as new. I guess it was just a bad battery.
Now, the main concern is the oil pressure issue.
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Well, day 2 and still running strong.
Now to figure out the oil pressure and the power steering. Then, it'* off to see what it will cost to pass the PA inspection. Luckily, I think I can get some free help with most of the work I think it will need.
Now to figure out the oil pressure and the power steering. Then, it'* off to see what it will cost to pass the PA inspection. Luckily, I think I can get some free help with most of the work I think it will need.
Good to hear! 
I think you'll find the roaming oil pressure is due to a worn engine. I wouldn't spend my time and money on the bearings when it won't resolve it 100%.
Is the power steering pump whining? Is the fluid good?

I think you'll find the roaming oil pressure is due to a worn engine. I wouldn't spend my time and money on the bearings when it won't resolve it 100%.
Is the power steering pump whining? Is the fluid good?
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Yeah, I wondering about the motor too. Like I said, pressure decreases as I drive further, drops at idle and increases with driving again.
Powers steering fluid is fine, no whining. Weird. My friend said that too, that it should be whining.
Powers steering fluid is fine, no whining. Weird. My friend said that too, that it should be whining.
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Yeah, I wondering about the motor too. Like I said, pressure decreases as I drive further, drops at idle and increases with driving again.
Powers steering fluid is fine, no whining. Weird. My friend said that too, that it should be whining.
Powers steering fluid is fine, no whining. Weird. My friend said that too, that it should be whining.
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I believe I may have a problem because I get pulled muscles everytime I try to make a turn.
The problem was much worse until i fixed the air pressure
, but it was still there.
Now, I do have a bad wheel bearin, but that wouldn't cause steering dificulties would it?
Now, I do have a bad wheel bearin, but that wouldn't cause steering dificulties would it?
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