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Oil pressure gauge acting erratically

Old Jan 5, 2014 | 5:20 PM
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Hi,

Recently the oil pressure gauge on my 2003 Blazer has been going in and out randomly. Each time the gauge goes to 0 the "check gauges" light comes on.

I'm not really a car guy but it seems to me like a sensor is on its death bed. Do you guys know any other causes of this behavior?

thanks!

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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 5:26 PM
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Edit: If it helps, i have not noticed any kind of decreased performance, gas mileage, or anything like that while driving my blazer. Just the gauge going in and out without any patterns.
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 5:29 AM
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Try checking if you have engine oil. You might actually be low on oil.

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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Check your oil level like mr Jason said and look at replacing your oil pressure switch
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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From 2003 to 2006 GM was having problems with the stepper motor that operates the gauges. There was a recall on these. Check with the dealer if your truck was one of the recalls. They may still be able to repair it for free. Usually all 6 of the gauges will fail. If this is your problem, it is about $600.00 for the dealer to fix it if it is not on the recall list. You can also fix it your self if you can solder for about $25.00 by buying the stepper motors and replacing them yourself.
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