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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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I installed my autometer oil press gauge, and I hooked it up to the sender. It reads 100 psi at idle, then goes down to 70-50 psi when I drive. This is clearly some nagger business. I thought I switched the wires, and I put them the other way...it would read 10000psi and go slightly lower at higher rpms. SO I switched back. What can be wrong with the sumbitch?
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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gauge if fuxored.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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I don't remember who I bought it from on here, btu soemthing tells me that would'nt help.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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probably wouldnt, was it used? if so i'd say you got ripped off. Check your connections again.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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USed gague, brand new sender. What connection error could lead to this? It lights up, moves to 0 when turned off, moves to 100 when turned on, etc.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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i have no idea, but it seems like the right thing to do. :P
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Went through everything, still shows like 100 psi at idle, 60 psi or so cruising in gear. The 60 psi seems resoanble, but I guess somehting is wrong with it. How much psi should my poor turbo be subjected to? After the sensor, I am running 4an lines, like the old stealthmode kits. Should not be a problem, right?
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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if your return line is okay. i dont see any reason to need a restrictor. if its not smoking now you'll be ok! 60 seems about right for crusing. 100 at idle is definatly incorrect. although 60 seems high for an ls
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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Yea, Ill live with it though. At least I'll be able to tell something is wrong if it ever dips below 50psi. :P
Old Apr 2, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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is the sender the same brand as the gauge?



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