On my 1999 Ranger,sometimes the gauge doesn't show pressure until I've driven a short distance. It only happens with a cold start. Then it shows normal pressure. It doesn't happen every time I start a cold engine. Sometimes I'll turn the key,and instant normal pressure. What could cause this? Thanks
Find the oil pressure sender on the engine, remove the wire attached, clean, re-install and make sure it's a good, tight connection.
RCE
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:17:09 -0500, Herb rearranged some electrons to form:
First off, it's not a real gauge. It's a pressure switch with a 'gauge' calibrated to read in the middle when the switch closes. It's no better than an idiot light.
I would check the wiring for something loose.
I presume you checked the oil level?
Thanks for your input. I will check the sensor wire. I check the oil level regularly,and David the "gauge" does exactly as you mentioned. The needle goes from zero to the exact middle of the dial. Thanks again.
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