Weird guage readings
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Weird guage readings
I just got my XJ and it came with an Oil pressure gauge stuck on 80. I picked up a new sender and now I get lower readings (sometimes too low)
After fixing (kinda) the oil pressure gauge I am having erratic readings from my temp gauge. It will suddenly go to 240 or higher and the check gauges light comes on. It has never overheated though. If I give it about 30 seconds it will always return to normal and the light will go out. Any ideas on this one?
I'm going to a mechanical oil pressure gauge to see if that will fix my low reading issue.
After fixing (kinda) the oil pressure gauge I am having erratic readings from my temp gauge. It will suddenly go to 240 or higher and the check gauges light comes on. It has never overheated though. If I give it about 30 seconds it will always return to normal and the light will go out. Any ideas on this one?
I'm going to a mechanical oil pressure gauge to see if that will fix my low reading issue.
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Year: 1994
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Engine: I6 4.0L HO
I suggest doing this as well and it's also a good idea to manually check your coolant temperature with a cooking thermometer just to make sure your are not overheating. I would also pull the thermostat out and drop it boiling water to make sure it is working properly.
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Year: 2000
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but the 2000 just has the ect sensor On the t/stat housing.
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