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Discussion in '308/328' started by carb308vt, Aug 15, 2006.

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  1. carb308vt

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    #1 carb308vt, Aug 15, 2006
    Just got my oil changed and new spark plugs, idle jets cleaned at my sevice shop. Have never ever had a problem with the gauge-always 80lbs at speed (or pointing in the middle straight down)

    Now gauge is bouncing around and even stays pegged while driving over to "0". Red light does not come on though and I am assuming that it's just a faulty reading. What could have happened during the oil change that could have caused this? Please help. Thanks
     
  2. spiderseeker

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    #2 spiderseeker, Aug 15, 2006
    I believe the oil pressure sensor is located next to the oil filter, I suspect the wire from the oil pressure sensor is loose.
     
  3. RJay

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    #3 RJay, Aug 15, 2006
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    #4 Jdubbya, Aug 15, 2006
    Make sure they didn't drain the gearbox and overfill the oil!
     
  5. PAP 348

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    #5 PAP 348, Aug 16, 2006

    Good idea, it may have been bumped off/loose when they did the oil change. :) Although Ferrari are reknowned for poor quality gauges, maybe it is at fault and this oil change is coincidental. :p
     
  6. Jdubbya

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    #6 Jdubbya, Aug 22, 2006
    Any update?
     
  7. carb308vt

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    #7 carb308vt, Aug 22, 2006
    I went ahead and took the car on a 400 mile vacation this weekend. Interestingly enough, when the car starts-the gauge is fine, it is only when its in gear that the problem starts. i'm taking her in on Friday to the shop and will post update. Thanks to everyone for submitting replies and good advice. cheers
     

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