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R51 oil pressure reading?


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Noticed yesterday that my oil pressure reads maxed all the time (unless the truck is turned off).  Even with the key just turned to the on position without the engine running, it flips to maximum.  I know this isn't normal but my question is, for an R51, does the pressure read completely low or completely high when the key is first turned on?  Can someone take notice and let me know?  Deciding whether to chase a bad sensor or bad electrical.

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You have a dead short to ground in your oil pressure circuit. Most likely in the sending unit. Unplug the wire from the sensor, and if the gauge drips back to zero, then the problem is the sender. If not, then you will have to check the wire for a short to ground.

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