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Oil Gauge maxed out and does not move

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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Default Oil Gauge maxed out and does not move

I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee with 166,000 miles and the oil pressure gauge, as soon as you turn it on, the gauge max's out and does not move. It runs fine, i'm assuming it is a communication problem. What part do I need to fix this problem.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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get your self a new oil pressure sending unit they are about 30 bucks
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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thanks
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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bad sending unit,you need to get a new one
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