1989 Chevrolet S-10 Gauges on dash going bonkers

Tiny
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Thanks for any help you can provide.
My oil pressure gauge indicator started bouncing, then will go all the way up and stay there for awhile. Then it'll start bouncing again. I'm having the same issue with the speedometer, Bounces a bit then it will go to zero.
I'll get the check engine warning light along with the service engine light coming on. All these little things are happening intermittently.
I've checked the connections that connect to the computer under the passenger seat floor board.
I'm getting kinda used to seeing these lights on, they're not giving me accurate readings, which kinda makes me nervous. The gas gauge at least stays constant, but is wrong, as if it gets to 1/4 tank, I'm out of gas. At least that problem has been happening since I bought the truck, and still happens even after I replaced the float assembly, in the tank. I think it has to be a main connection someplace, Other than that, I've run out of ideas.
Thanks for your suggestions,

Buddy
Saturday, January 11th, 2014 AT 7:41 PM

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Tiny
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I'M MORE OF A PRE-COMPUTER KINDA GUY MOSTLY MESSING WITH JEEPS AND OLD FORDS

I HATE TO SEE SOMEONE NOT GET AN ANSWER AT ALL

THIS MAY NOT BE YOUR FIX.....BUT IT CERTAINLY WON'T HURT NUTHIN' IF YOU TRY IT

SEE MY ANSWER IN THIS LINK TO ANOTHER POST A WHILE BACK

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THE MEDIC

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Sunday, January 12th, 2014 AT 3:17 PM
Tiny
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Check battery for condition including load test and clean terminal ends. Then have dash checked for being bad.
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Monday, January 13th, 2014 AT 7:32 AM

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