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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Ok next problem id like some info or help with is my oil pressure gauge does not work it is tacked out and does not move. any ideas?
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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A bad oil pressure switch will cause your gauge to max out.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Or the wire to it is shorted out. Time for some noggin pokin' over near the oil filter.
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