Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics Schematic Reference: Engine Control Module (ECM) Connector End Views for the 3.6L engine or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views for the 3.8L engine |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 | Start the engine. Does the LOW OIL LEVEL message/indicator display in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) |
- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
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- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 4 |
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- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for the following:
Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine oil level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM/PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Replace the engine oil level switch. Refer to Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
for the 3.6L engine or Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
for the 3.8L engine. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the ECM/PCM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |