All,
Below is the my query and the response, from Auto Meter, regarding the Oil Pressure Guage in the Marauder:
Hello,
I have a 2003 Mercury Marauder. I would like to convert the oil pressure guage in it to read the actual, true oil pressure, not just be a on/off indicator. Do you have a kit to do this conversion? I know the oil pressure sender will need replaced. But is the guage it's self ballasted to provide a continual mid range position or is it a stock Autometer guage?
Thanks,
Wayne
Dear Wayne,
Thank you for your question. I understand you are disappointed to find a gauge that appears to be an Auto Meter gauge, yet functions as a typical original equipment (OE) piece.
Auto Meter Products built the Marauder's gauges to Ford Motor Company's specifications while borrowing from the look of our Ultra Lite instrument line - that's why they function like an original equipment (OE) gauge, but look like Auto Meter's Ultra Lite gauges. The gauge is not ballasted. Rather, as you indicated, it operates more like an "on/off" switch.
Although your idea of a conversion kit for your Marauder's oil pressure gauge is logical and inventive, we will not be manufacturing a conversion kit for it. As it is built to Ford's OE specifications, the gauge cannot accommodate such an adaptation.
We are not licensed to manufacture any look alike gauges, even on a "one off" basis, to match the stock Marauder instruments.
If you desire to completely replace your stock oil pressure gauge, I'd first check with your local Ford dealer regarding warranty issues. Additionally, removing OE senders/gauges will send error messages to the car's CPU, causing flashing "service engine soon," or other warning lights. This can be problematic and frustrating. Again, please consult your certified Ford dealer to discuss warranty issues before replacing any of your OE senders and/or instrumentation.
The optimum scenario is to complement your OE gauges with functioning Auto Meter product. Again, you are advised to contact your local Ford dealer to determine if you've adequate ports, clearance, etc... to tap into your vehicle's engine. If you would like to receive an Auto Meter catalog, please reply to this email with your full name and mailing address. I'd be happy to send you one!
I hope I've answered your questions. Thank you again for your email and your continued support of Auto Meter Products.
Sincerely,
Brett Littlefield
Hopefully this will resolve the questions regarding the Oil Pressure Guage.....or should I say "Warning Guage"?