Votlmeter not working even tho bettery is good

NewZie87

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Votlmeter not working even tho bettery is good

01-10-2019, 06:04 PM

I just bought an 87 NA 2+2. I'm pretty new at this. My voltmeter doesnt read even though my battery is fine. (oil pressure gauge doesnt work either) the previous owner said I need to replace the oil sending unit. However is there a chance that these gauges are just shot? Thanks!
Z_Karma

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01-11-2019, 10:19 AM

Yep, there is a chance with 30yr old electronics, dried capacitors are a known failure mode.
That cluster is easy to get at for you to inspect, (could be just a loose connection) and a replacement if required, pretty easy to source online.
The oil sending units on nissan/datsuns are notorious for failing too.

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Reds89

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01-14-2019, 06:39 PM

I always thought that is the most worthless gauge ever. Why not an oil temp gauge instead?
MKS71

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02-16-2019, 08:55 PM

I have a 87 NA auto as well and when I bought it, none of the the above mentioned gauges worked. I took them out and with the car running, I wiggled the connections on the back of the gauges. I saw movement and figured it was cold solder joints causing them not to work. I reflowed every solder joint and now they work like a champ.