Sticky oil pressure gauge part 2!

[Mikey16vClio]

Can i use paint thinners (white spirits) on the neddle to release any blockages that may be causing it?

Ill use switch cleaner on the contacts too but would imagine its some greese or sommat causing an obstruction. Cheers.

 

[rwaterman]

I recently had an oil temp gauge replaced and now it has started sticking.....

 

[Mikey16vClio]

My oil temp gauge is fine.

Any1 know that this paint thinner idea will work? Thanx

 

[funkimic]

mines just started doing the same. if i type the gauge screen on the dash, it moves upto what it really should be with each tap. does this work on yours?? its a pain and cant see where its stickin??

 

[CraigM]

I wouldnt use paint thinner on anything like that. I would recommend that you get some isopropyl alcohol and use that instead.

 

[Mikey16vClio]

Any reason why not Craig?

How will isopropyl alcohol work? Cheers.

 

[CraigM]

Thinners will possibly knacker any plastic bits inside the gauge.

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) will not harm any plastics but is a solvent and will remove any grease/crap that is there.

Also if the gauge is electrical IPA will clean any contacts which may be at fault.

 

[Mikey16vClio]

Ive jus got some switch cleaner from Maplin, will that do?

If not were can i get this IPA then? Thanx

 

[CraigM]

The switch cleaner is probably IPA, if not PM me your address and I will send some to you.

 

[maciek]

guys, remember: its the oil pressure sensor that is most often wrong...not the gauge...

 

[Mikey16vClio]

Well why does it work if u tap the gauge a few times then?