1997 Ford Explorer Oil pressure gauge & check gauge lig

Tiny
BRITS1
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
The problem started with the oil pressure gauge indicator jumping when the brakes were applied. Additionally the check gauge light came on at the same time the gauge jumped. Now it seems that the oil pressure gauge is pegged out, looks like it has gone all the way counter clockwise to below the L. The needle sits directly below the pin near the L when engine running. When the engine is off the pin drops even lower below the pin. Checked oil level and seems ok. Not sure if this is an oil pressure sending unit issue or something else. Any input would be useful.
Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 6:46 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Get the computer scanned for OBD2 code/s Autozone will read it for free than comeback with the readings.

Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge-if normal check oil pressure switch wiring-then replace the oil pressure switch.
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 1:57 AM

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