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Hi, driving home the guage suddenly goes down to zero??? any idea why should i panic ??? engine looks and sounds fine.
Its the guage nearest the diver with BAR written on it.
fuse? sensor? guage? shit myself ??
tks
ratboyvalver
06-09-2011, 19:43
hi mate thats the oil pressure gauge. the sender unit is on the back of the engine near the cam belt cover
So its the guage or switch thats gone or maybe a wire loose ill check it in the morning tks for that
Was having engine blowing up thoughts :((
If it didn't have oil press anymore the oil press warning light would have been illuminated..
Sensor or connection issue. Don't panic, if the oil pressure is too low, the oil can icon begins to light on the dashboard.
16v_paddy
06-09-2011, 21:56
I wouldn't worry about it, imagine how I felt when I saw mine jumping up & down like a maniac while I was stationary :shock:
Just replace it & all will be well again :wink: and if you're feeling particularly flush with cash or a bit mental (or both) the part number is 77 00 843 236 & approx £62 from Renault
redeye83
06-09-2011, 22:15
So is it the switch that will be nakered as mine isn't working either.
16v_paddy
06-09-2011, 22:58
So is it the switch that will be nakered as mine isn't working either.
Yes, but have a good look & make sure the wire to it is connected properly 1st
Ok it's an F7R megane lump but it's identical to the valver/willy, look at the bottom right of the picture, underneath that curly heatshield, that silver & black thing with the red wire poking out the top is the sensor, iirc you need a 19mm spanner to remove it :wink:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/16v_paddy/Rebuild%20project/IMG_2211.jpg
I just tickle the actual connector a bit and it just comes back to life...though mines not even got an oil pressure gauge anymore!
Tried fiddling with it, removed the cable cleaned and plugged in again , no joy, so most prob the switch is dead. Anyone got a spare second hand one, they want 85 euro for one here and 3 weeks to order.
tks again guys
16v_paddy
07-09-2011, 16:43
Pretty sure I've got a working 1 in the shed
If you could check for me pls 16vpaddy it would be great i pm'd you.
16v_paddy
13-09-2011, 19:42
Sorry mate I forgot to get back to you :oops: I can't find the bloody thing
So finally get a chance to replace the Oil pressure switch, tricky little bugger but managed. Anyhow , nothing, so think oh great i bought a dud.
Anyhow go for the spare gauges i have and replace the 3 gauge dashboard cluster and viola it works, however funny thing is when on idle it marks at the bottom and goes up according to the speed, i don't think i should worry as the car runs fine but since the guage and switch work what could be the issue?
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