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94 Dakota 3.9L oil pressure gauge nonfunctional

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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 12:44 PM
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Default 94 Dakota 3.9L oil pressure gauge nonfunctional

I replaced the sender, but the analog dash gauge does not register. Turning key on pointer travels to full scale and back to zero.
Red oil can light is on dimly. I drive it so it must have oil pressure.
I do not find the circuit on my 94 schematic.
Any ideas?
Thomas
 
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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 05:54 PM
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Did you think to check the oil level?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 07:43 PM
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1) When you replaced the sender, did you use PTFE tape on ALL the threads? The threads are the ground; you should leave the end two or so bare so that they CAN ground.

2) Check the wires in the plug; if they don't fit down all the way, you won't get a good connection.

I'll bet 1; the light is getting a weak ground through the gauge because the sending unit isn't properly grounded.

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