oil pressure problem.

[san marino blue]

Just another thing to try

If gauge reads without the engine running, unplug the sender.

If it the gauge then reads zero, it can only be the sender

If it still reads it's the gauge, unless it's a wiring fault, but that's really unlikely

120psi after 10mins of driving, at idle is definitely not right

[gimmeaclue]

Conclusion.

 

Problem solved, oil pressure reads zero until the engine is switched on, increased to 70 when fired up and as the car warmed through on idle lowered to 30ish.

 

I bought my new OEM sensor from Clarke Motorsport Bank holiday Monday evening. It arrived on Wednesday and at £86 was £42 cheaper than Nissan and super fast delivery, so a big thanks.

 

Thanks to everyone who helped diagnose the problem on this thread and for the advice where to purchase.

 

 

Anyone can fit one of these the hardest (most time consuming) part was removing the under tray. Had a new K+N oil filter and some Motul from Opie oils so I did an oil change at the same time, worth doing as your in that neck of the woods.

[MIGWEL]

Brilliant. Am very pleased for you. Glad it all worked out

[ZEUS]

Excellent news, I knew Ewan at Clarke would sort it out for you.

[san marino blue]

Good to hear

I love oil pressure gauges, they can stop you blowing a motor

Oil lights are a waste of dash space, engines RIP by the time that comes on most of the time

 

She just wanted to know you'd love her!

Enjoy