Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics Schematic Reference: Engine Control Module (ECM) Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 3.6 L or Engine Control Module (ECM) Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 4.6 L |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
| 2 | Start the engine. Does the CHECK OIL LEVEL message display in the DIC? |
- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
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- | Go to Step 11 | 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 an open, for a high resistance or for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Test the low reference circuit or the ground circuit of the engine oil level switch for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine oil level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 10 |
| 9 | Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References
in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 10 | Replace the engine oil level switch. Refer to Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 4.6 L (LH2) or to Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.6 L (LY7). Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 11 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References
in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |