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Danthurs 12-14-2009 07:06 AM

I suggest changing the oil and filter right away. Then do the pressure sender as well.

MouSe 12-14-2009 01:22 PM

I changed my pressure sensor recently. For some reason O' Reilly's had two. One for if you had a guage, one for if you have the idiot light. The only problem is their computer doesn't distinguish which is which. I had to order both and guess LOL.

Stinger357 12-14-2009 01:47 PM

The mechanic I took it to says he is 100 percent sure it is the actual guage that is the problem. So for free he is going to fix it. I hope that is the problem.

Stinger357 12-14-2009 02:08 PM

Do you really think it is the actual guage that is the problem sounds unlickely to me. But the tech has been around for 30 years and he swears its the guage. What do you all think what kind of troubleshooting can I do to determine if it is actually the guage.

Purplehazeir 12-14-2009 03:38 PM

The gauge/gauge cluster is going to be very expensive to replace. In this case I think the cheapest and easiest thing is to have the oil pressure switch replaced. If he's a good mechancic, he should be able to test the oil presure switch with a digital multi meter and verify it's working condition.

Stinger357 12-15-2009 12:27 AM

Come to find out you were right it was the oil sending unit...all works great now no more warning lights!!!!

Mike 12-15-2009 04:25 AM

Your welcome!

crunkfrunk 12-15-2009 06:38 AM

I love when we are right and the mechanics looking at it are wrong :thumbup2

Now you see why I started doing all the work on my car myself

Nobotada84 12-15-2009 09:24 AM

Exactly! way more satisfying and A LOT less expensive.


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