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873Stang

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is the oil gauge controled by the computer???
and how acurate is it?
 
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not as accurate as the auto meter ultra lite 2 5/8" mechanical oil press gauge i have for sale LOL
 

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There is no connection between the computer and the oil pressure gauge. Check out the
diagram and you won't find an oil pressure gauge on it.

Diagram courtesy of Tmoss & Stang&2birds


See the following website for some help from Tmoss (diagram designer) & Stang&2Birds (website host) for help on 88-95 wiring http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/ Everyone should bookmark this site.

Ignition switch wiring
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/IgnitionSwitchWiring.gif

Fuel, alternator, A/C and ignition wiring
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/fuel-alt-links-ign-ac.gif

Complete computer, actuator & sensor wiring diagram for 88-91 Mass Air Mustangs
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/88-91_5.0_EEC_Wiring_Diagram.gif

Vacuum diagram 89-93 Mustangs
http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/mustangFoxFordVacuumDiagram.jpg
 

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It's very inaccurate.

WHile my autometer mechanical gauge moves with engine revs, the stock one never moves at all
 

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thx god! i saw the needle fall to 0 and started freaking out lol so auto meter k cool
 

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dont mean to steal the thread but my stock gage moves when i barely rev..it goes to zero and when i let it idle it sits normal till i rev it again
 

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yea mine does the same im just going to get an after market gauge for 50 bucks and im set!!!!!
 
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