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Old 11-15-2009, 07:08 PM
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so i have noticed that ever since i put my remapped pcm in the oil gauge has read 120. not sure if it is the pcm or just the gauge itself?
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Old 11-15-2009, 07:14 PM
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The gauge or the sender. The PCM has no say in what is displayed. Check the plug for a corroded connection. If you really had that high you would have a mess.
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i thought so. is there anyway to check the real pressure?
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You can put a mechanical oil pressure sensor in. The gauge in the dash is not very accurate.
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