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"N Williamson" <spudman27@aol.com> wrote in message
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> In article <44081059$0$1140$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au>,
> "Scotty" <scoter1@warmmail.com> wrote:
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>> "N Williamson" <spudman27@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:spudman27-96B8A3.21565502032006@news.newsguy.com...[color=darkred]
>> > Not sure why I just recently noticed this (maybe because I just changed
>> > the oil for the first time not long ago) but I think it sucks.
>> >
>> > My truck (2005 V8 std cab Tundra) has the panel with the tach, oil
>> > pressure, voltage etc. The manual is vague about a low oil pressure
>> > light with this particular dash arrangement but suggested if there's a
>> > gauge that a warning buzzer might be installed too. No light comes on
>> > during the initial key to on when all the other lights test. The tech
>> > at
>> > the dealer told me there is nothing except the gauge - no light and no
>> > buzzer. I think it's borderline irresponsible for them to have done
>> > this. I've had vehicles with gauges, but they always had a light as
>> > well because a light will catch your attention a lot quicker than a
>> > slowly fading gauge.
>> >
>> > Just a rant.
>> >
>> > Nate[/color]
>>
>> If your that concerned why not add a warning light yourself. Very easy
>> job
>> to carry out, I would only add a light not a buzzer due to the fact that
>> every time you sit idle with the motor off and ignition on it will drive
>> ya
>> batty. Use a superbright LED as that WILL get your attention if angled
>> correctly.
>> If your unsure about installation repost and Im sure that relevant info
>> will
>> be posted for you.[/color]
>
> I actually am concerned about it to a degree. For the time it's under
> warranty, no big deal other than the inconvenience a failure would
> cause. Years ago my brother in law had a similar panel set up on an SUV
> and the pressure slowly went down. He didn't pick up on it and it
> toasted his engine...as you might expect.
>
> I had asked the dealer about that and was told all the engine functions
> feed through some kind of master circuit panel/analyzer and it would be
> colossal pain in the ass to install one. As my electrical experience is
> limited to installing car stereos etc, I'm squeamish about tackling it.
> I may have some after market shop do it though.
>
> I may pop in with a request down the road when I'm in a better position
> to actually do it.
>
> Thanks.
>
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Where your oil pressure gauge connects to the engine block buy a double
adapter for the hole and run a seperate oil pressure switch. Wire directly
to a nice bright LED somewhere in your vision and use completely independant
of any other system.

Scotty