Fluctuating gauges

RobertD · 01-09-2001, 03:53 PM

What can it be!?! My oil pressure gauge jumps all over the place. Sometimes it's low, sometimes high. I replaced the sender and it helped for a month or so but it's up to it again. Could it be some sort of an electrical gremlin or a gauge problem. I'm leaving on a road trip next month and don't want to watch a dancing gauge!

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Robert
91GT; 88 ASC McLaren #709

QuantumMotorsports · 01-09-2001, 06:36 PM

Instrument Voltage Regulator. It's inside the dash attached to the back of the gauge cluster. Most likely that's your prob. If you need help removing it, email me. You should be able to pick one up at an auto parts store for about $15. Good luck.

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Michael Black
Quantum Motorsports
Norman, Oklahoma

1988 Merc Cougar 5.0 HO, P&Ped heads, 2.25" custom mandrel bent dual pipes, T5 five speed tranny
15.43 @ 91.08mph (not shabby for a 3600 pound car)
60' 2.453 Street tires suck!!!

01-09-2001, 03:53 PM	#1
RobertD Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: El Paso, Texas, USA Posts: 170	Fluctuating gauges What can it be!?! My oil pressure gauge jumps all over the place. Sometimes it's low, sometimes high. I replaced the sender and it helped for a month or so but it's up to it again. Could it be some sort of an electrical gremlin or a gauge problem. I'm leaving on a road trip next month and don't want to watch a dancing gauge! ------------------ Robert 91GT; 88 ASC McLaren #709

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01-09-2001, 06:36 PM	#2
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	Instrument Voltage Regulator. It's inside the dash attached to the back of the gauge cluster. Most likely that's your prob. If you need help removing it, email me. You should be able to pick one up at an auto parts store for about $15. Good luck. ------------------ Michael Black Quantum Motorsports Norman, Oklahoma 1988 Merc Cougar 5.0 HO, P&Ped heads, 2.25" custom mandrel bent dual pipes, T5 five speed tranny 15.43 @ 91.08mph (not shabby for a 3600 pound car) 60' 2.453 Street tires suck!!!