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Old 07-19-2010, 12:47 PM
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I just replaced my sensor but still get a flat line on the gauge reading. Is it not tight enough? or any ideas?? Thanks
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check the end at the sending unit,make sure the wire isn't broken inside the plastic piece
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hey man....x2 on bent/broken contacts.....also, make sure contacts are clean, use some dielectric....check voltage at connector...check oil sender for short across terminals....
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Replaced mine today because it was doing the samething. Make sure it's torque'd right and x2 on the connector. I replaced the whole wire because I wanted to make absolutely sure I was getting an accurate reading before I replaced the oil pump. Now I'm getting 30 psi at idle and 40-45psi driving along which I belive is pretty decent for as old as it is. 1990
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how tight do i tightnen it? i still have more than half of thread left..
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Also make sure that you got the correct one. The one-wire and the two-wire sending units WILL fit in the same hole, at least on a 1996. If the original had 2 wires, and now you have one, it will automatically flat line. Don't ask me how I know...

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