Issues hooking up an AEM oil pressure gauge.

Mozen · 08-30-2014, 11:50 AM

Hello. Im having issues getting my AEM gauge to cut on and was hoping someone could provide some advice. I posted in the DIY but never heard anything back.

At this point i have tried swapping the add a circuit double checked connections just about every single circuit point...IDK.

I just cant get the gauge to read or light up.

Any help would be appreciated.

GaleForce · 08-30-2014, 04:13 PM

How's your ground connection?

Mozen · 08-31-2014, 01:02 AM

Its to the stud behind the wire bundle. Now that you mentioned ground tho ill go try a few diff spots.

N8GTOL · 08-31-2014, 09:51 PM

Also, make sure you don't have any hair line cracks in any of the fuses...they can be damn hard to see sometimes. I know you said you double checked all the connections but have you verified that you are actually getting power at your fuse box tap?

Mozen · 09-01-2014, 01:08 AM

Its a good idea as well N8gtol, ill just replace just incase and then look at the old ones carefully when i do some troubleshooting today.

megalapagas · 09-01-2014, 03:32 AM

Question? Can an Equus Oil Pressure gauge work? Reason I ask is because it reads from 0-100 psi and idk of i need a gauge that reads "Higher"???

aszyd · 09-01-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by megalapagas

Question? Can an Equus Oil Pressure gauge work? Reason I ask is because it reads from 0-100 psi and idk of i need a gauge that reads "Higher"???

No. Our car cold starts at over 100 PSI and only drops once the oil has warmed up. Then again, I suppose it will work if you are OK with knowing not to drive aggressively until it reads lower than 100 PSI. I figure the big reason for this gauge is to make sure it does not drop too low, rather than too high.

megalapagas · 09-02-2014, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by aszyd

No. Our car cold starts at over 100 PSI and only drops once the oil has warmed up. Then again, I suppose it will work if you are OK with knowing not to drive aggressively until it reads lower than 100 PSI. I figure the big reason for this gauge is to make sure it does not drop too low, rather than too high.

Hey man 'ppreciate the tip

SwissCheese · 09-02-2014, 08:51 PM

Which fuse did you connect it to?

martin82 · 09-02-2014, 11:42 PM

Did u hook up 12 volt and illumination too?

SouthArk370Z · 09-03-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mozen

Its a good idea as well N8gtol, ill just replace just incase and then look at the old ones carefully when i do some troubleshooting today.

Use an ohmmeter or continuity checker. Eyeballing fuses is hit or miss. You can find a cheap VOM/DMM for $10-20.

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Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Its to the stud behind the wire bundle. Now that you mentioned ground tho ill go try a few diff spots. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

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Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Its a good idea as well N8gtol, ill just replace just incase and then look at the old ones carefully when i do some troubleshooting today. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

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megalapagas Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: McAllen,TX Posts: 457 Drives: '10 370Z Tour A/T Rep Power: 12	Question? Can an Equus Oil Pressure gauge work? Reason I ask is because it reads from 0-100 psi and idk of i need a gauge that reads "Higher"??? __________________ GTM 34 Row Oil Cooler \| K&N Drop Ins w/ Z1's Post MAF Tubes \| F.I Non-Res'd 2.5" T.P w/ CF CBE \| Axis Wheels \| Piecing together My Own Custom T4 Top Mount Single Turbo Kit Still in the works \|

08-31-2014, 09:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	Also, make sure you don't have any hair line cracks in any of the fuses...they can be damn hard to see sometimes. I know you said you double checked all the connections but have you verified that you are actually getting power at your fuse box tap?

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