Autometer pressure gauge problem, D23

starfuryt550 · 11-03-2009, 04:41 PM

Okay so here's the deal:

I have a 2.3L Mazda3 and i have an autometer digital oil pressure gauge installed. It was installed when the Mazda had a brand new engine out in about 4,xxx miles ago. It's been working beautifully.

- last night while driving on the freeway, it started to freak out.
- symptoms: it's fluctuates like this: 33, 54, 67, 35, 58, 88 etc
- then sometimes shoots to 100 and flashes
- and sometimes it stays on "EO" or "E0"

Any ideas on what this could be? There are no leaks or wiring issues with the gauge as far as I could tell.

Also, car drives normal so I don't think anything is wrong.

Thanks!

Jgrove998 · 11-03-2009, 08:26 PM

could be the sender going out? thats the only thing i can think of. Try looking of autometers site for problem codes.

honhon · 11-03-2009, 08:35 PM

i assume its a oil pressure guage, but what gauge model is it?

starfuryt550 · 11-03-2009, 08:54 PM

I've had that whole unit for like 6 weeks! Everyone is saying its the sender. I'm pretty pissed about it.

starfuryt550 · 11-03-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honhon

i assume its a oil pressure guage, but what gauge model is it?

Oil pressure gauge # 6927

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-6927

honhon · 11-03-2009, 10:01 PM

well according to the instructions:

http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/1241.pdf

towards the bottom it says E0 stands for sender error... did you use alot of teflon tape when you installed it? it may have a bad ground if there is too much teflon...

starfuryt550 · 11-04-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honhon

well according to the instructions:

http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/1241.pdf

towards the bottom it says E0 stands for sender error... did you use alot of teflon tape when you installed it? it may have a bad ground if there is too much teflon...

I used a good amount to get a good seal, not excessive, just a few circles of the adapter threads.

If it had a bad ground, why would it just appear after ~8 weeks of use?

Jgrove998 · 11-04-2009, 08:08 AM

honhon gave a great link. Id call em' and see what the 12 month warranty is all about. They should send you a new sender if the old one is bad.

i would also double check the wiring just for peice of mind.

11-03-2009, 04:41 PM	#1
starfuryt550 I Speed Often. Join Date: Jan 2005 FF Member#: 18440 Location: Plymouth, MI What I Drive: '02 ZX3 (MIA) & '05 Mazda3s Posts: 1,609 FF Reputation: 12 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (26)	Autometer pressure gauge problem, D23 Okay so here's the deal: I have a 2.3L Mazda3 and i have an autometer digital oil pressure gauge installed. It was installed when the Mazda had a brand new engine out in about 4,xxx miles ago. It's been working beautifully. - last night while driving on the freeway, it started to freak out. - symptoms: it's fluctuates like this: 33, 54, 67, 35, 58, 88 etc - then sometimes shoots to 100 and flashes - and sometimes it stays on "EO" or "E0" Any ideas on what this could be? There are no leaks or wiring issues with the gauge as far as I could tell. Also, car drives normal so I don't think anything is wrong. Thanks! __________________ Zetec Crew #168 I'll never hit a lady but I'll f. a bitch up.

11-03-2009, 08:26 PM	#2
Jgrove998 Focus Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 FF Member#: 45311 Location: Hagerstown What I Drive: 2005 Tan ZX4 SE Posts: 905 FF Reputation: 7 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (5)	could be the sender going out? thats the only thing i can think of. Try looking of autometers site for problem codes. __________________ I hate going into my room because there is turbo screaming, "Put me on your car NOW!"

11-03-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
starfuryt550 I Speed Often. Join Date: Jan 2005 FF Member#: 18440 Location: Plymouth, MI What I Drive: '02 ZX3 (MIA) & '05 Mazda3s Posts: 1,609 FF Reputation: 12 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (26)	I've had that whole unit for like 6 weeks! Everyone is saying its the sender. I'm pretty pissed about it. __________________ Zetec Crew #168 I'll never hit a lady but I'll f. a bitch up.

11-04-2009, 08:08 AM	#8
Jgrove998 Focus Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 FF Member#: 45311 Location: Hagerstown What I Drive: 2005 Tan ZX4 SE Posts: 905 FF Reputation: 7 Buy-Sell-Trade Rating: (5)	honhon gave a great link. Id call em' and see what the 12 month warranty is all about. They should send you a new sender if the old one is bad. i would also double check the wiring just for peice of mind. __________________ I hate going into my room because there is turbo screaming, "Put me on your car NOW!"

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