Kavlico pressure sensors reading ~130 psi with zero psi

Madfox18

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I am setting up an HDX system and have Kavlico 150 psi Pressure sensors (P/N 103757-000) for both oil and fuel. With my engine not running, I am getting about 131 psi readings on the oil and with the fuel pumps off I am getting a similar result. I don't believe this is correct. My understanding is that these sensors require a resistor and I have installed one on the fuel but not the oil. I have these on pins 6 and 7. Any help would be appreciated.
 

GKC Aviation

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You didn't mention what engine you are installing to (Rotax, Lycoming, etc)
I've not seen any mention of a resistor on those wires for these sensors.
Pin 7 is oil temperature, not pressure.


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I am setting up an HDX system and have Kavlico 150 psi Pressure sensors (P/N 103757-000) for both oil and fuel. With my engine not running, I am getting about 131 psi readings on the oil and with the fuel pumps off I am getting a similar result. I don't believe this is correct. My understanding is that these sensors require a resistor and I have installed one on the fuel but not the oil. I have these on pins 6 and 7. Any help would be appreciated.

The resistors are for use on the ‘legacy’ (eg D120/180) units & not used on the SV series. Like GKC said - recheck your sensor definitions 😉.
 
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