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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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My boos gauge isnt reading, it cycles with the igntion but does not read boost anymore, i am sure i have boot because it goes like a **** when i get into it.

anyhow does anyone know how to check the sending unit on these? the hoses are good and fittings.. and the electrical connector is plugged in.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 12:41 AM
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If it has a rubber boot where it connects like mine dose see if its split. Had to zip tie mine in and replace the boot.
 
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Its an electric gauge or a mechanical?
 
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If you can reach, try plugging the boost sensor plug into the ICP sensor. It will not read properly, but if the gauge starts acting like a gauge its your boost sensor that has gone bad. If not its the gauge or another wire issue.
 
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