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I drove my wife's 996 this evening and noticed that the oil pressure gauge was above the top mark of 5. So I stopped and turned the car off. The gauge went to 0. I turned the ignition to position 2 but didn't start the car yet and the gauge shot up to above 5. And the same reading when it started.
When I got home I tried the same on my 996 and the gauge stayed at 0 when the key was turned to position 2. It normally sits around 4 when driving (if I recall correctly).
Any idea what might be causing this? A faulty gauge or sensor? Or something more serious?

Invius

Oil pressure sending unit. Google for it. Easy DIY, you'll need a crows foot wrench, and it easiest to access by removing passengers side rear wheel.

Good luck,

DS

Hurdigurdiman

If my memory serves me correctly I believe its a 19mm crow foot that he needs and you get to the unit from inside the engine bay. I believe that it is on the passenger side above the wheel well. check this page out.. https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ement-diy.html You are looking at $70/$80 for the part. I would clean up the contacts and try it again before sending off for a new one. Or put yours on her car and test it that way. Hers solved? get one for your car.