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Old 07-24-14, 08:48 PM
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problems with oil pressure gauge

OK I have a 85 gs that I just did a full wiring and and gsl-se swap to wiring from head lights to tail lights dash everything I got the car running and it runs great but the oil pressure gauge barely moves question I have would the car run this well with low pressure or is the oil pressure switch failed any way of testing it thanks for the help
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Is the wire connected to the oil pressure sender?
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Yes it is connected
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Try grounding the wire out. This should peg the gauge and let you know if that gauge and circuit are working.
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Originally Posted by kansascityrepu
try grounding the wire out. This should peg the gauge and let you know if that gauge and circuit are working.
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