Pyrometer needle jumping

[Eric]

Anyone ever seen this? I wouln't think it's the ground since all my gauges are grounded together and only 1 does it. It doesn't do it all the time either. It's very random. It just started about a month ago. Doesn't matter whether it's hot or cold outside or how high my egt's are.

[symbols]

That looks like a loose connection to me....

[Eric]

Originally Posted by symbols

That looks like a loose connection to me....

I've had it apart and checked the terminals on the back of the gauge, they're tight. Checked the ground and it's good. Got under the truck and made sure the probe was tight and it seems good too

[symbols]

do the lights go in and out with it also?

[DrewC06]

Eric,

More than likely its the gauge I've had several autometers do that. one time i had a guy that didnt put the shrink wrap on the pryo connections on under the hood and it caused that also. From my experience since it doesnt do it all the time its the gauge though!!!

[Eric]

Originally Posted by symbols

do the lights go in and out with it also?

No, the lights never go out.....

Originally Posted by DrewC06

Eric,

More than likely its the gauge I've had several autometers do that. one time i had a guy that didnt put the shrink wrap on the pryo connections on under the hood and it caused that also. From my experience since it doesnt do it all the time its the gauge though!!!

I shrink wrapped the connections and even arched them so water couldn't get in the shrink wrap and set. I assume if the gauge is screwed, I have to buy a new one?

[DrewC06]

yeah your pretty much goin to need a new gauge!!! How long have you had them??? I think autometer has either a year or 2 year warranty. your best bet is to contact them.

[Eric]

Originally Posted by DrewC06

yeah your pretty much goin to need a new gauge!!! How long have you had them??? I think autometer has either a year or 2 year warranty. your best bet is to contact them.

I'll have to give em a shout and see what they say