couple odd problems with camaro just bought

[liltapper21]

I just bought a 1992 Camaro. I used to have the exact same one, same color, etc. Granted, I wasn't expecting anything mint, and there are a few cosmetic problems, minor ones I can fix if I really want to invest it. It's rust free, still looks great and engine looks clean. Great, the seller made it sound like everything else was functioning too, well I bought it and it came form California, but there's 3 things so far I've noticed not working. I've checked fuses. Unless there is some hot wire somewhere, I don't know.

Some information about the Camaro. It is a 1992 Camaro, RS, V8 TBI. It looks like they had a high performance ignition coil, wire set and RPM adjuster installed which I do not believe it was done stock. It has far rear BOSE subs (no back side-wall speakers) and the front speakers.

First, when I got the Camaro, I turned the radio on and I couldn't really hear anything coming out of any speakers. but it does turn on. So I turn the volume up all the way, and you just bearly hear something from all of the speakers. I connected a different radio and it does the same thing. So I don't know what is causing it, unless there's something under the dash I don't know about.

Second, the oil pressure gauge came on first, then starting reading on the low mark, but it seems to run okay and the oil is fine. I turned the a/c on and the pressure gauge drops to 0. When I had it in park I could get it to go up some. But when I started to drive off the oil pressure gauge stays at 0. Not sure if it's the gauge or the switch or a hot wire. Really don't think the pressure is that bad.

Third, the mileage counter does not move, so I am thinking now this car may have more miles than said. The speedometer works, but the mileage counter does not move. The guy I bought this front claims it all worked, or he is pretty sure. I don't know if each of these problems are separate or if there is some hot wire somewhere. I don't know. wasn't planning to take the dash apart, but if anyone has any suggestions, ideas, or may know what is going on, any help is greatly appreciated. at least it'll give me a starting point. Thanks!

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by liltapper21

First, when I got the Camaro, I turned the radio on and I couldn't really hear anything coming out of any speakers. but it does turn on. So I turn the volume up all the way, and you just bearly hear something from all of the speakers. I connected a different radio and it does the same thing. So I don't know what is causing it, unless there's something under the dash I don't know about.

It sounds like the wiring (no pun intended).

Originally Posted by liltapper21

Second, the oil pressure gauge came on first, then starting reading on the low mark, but it seems to run okay and the oil is fine. I turned the a/c on and the pressure gauge drops to 0. When I had it in park I could get it to go up some. But when I started to drive off the oil pressure gauge stays at 0. Not sure if it's the gauge or the switch or a hot wire. Really don't think the pressure is that bad.

Based on the three issues, I feel someone already dropped the dash... & screwed up all the wiring.

Originally Posted by liltapper21

Third, the mileage counter does not move, so I am thinking now this car may have more miles than said. The speedometer works, but the mileage counter does not move. The guy I bought this front claims it all worked, or he is pretty sure. I don't know if each of these problems are separate or if there is some hot wire somewhere. I don't know. wasn't planning to take the dash apart, but if anyone has any suggestions, ideas, or may know what is going on, any help is greatly appreciated. at least it'll give me a starting point.

The guy certainly knew about the speedo & the car surely has more miles than stated. Electrical gremlins are a pain, I'd have an expert check it out.