Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
  WARNING:
  When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
(G6) EOP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Ground & EOP Signal Circuit In Engine Oil Pressure Switch Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure Switch harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module C2 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (G6) EOP Signal circuit in the Engine Oil Pressure Switch harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair the (G6) EOP Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect the PCM C2 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  NOTE:
  The PCM should display an Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit High DTC with the switch disconnected.
  
  Is the status Active for an Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit High DTC with the switch disconnected?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Engine Oil Pressure Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Engine Oil Pressure Switch and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .