Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator

The engine oil pressure switch is hardwired to the PCM. The IPC receives the engine oil pressure indicator message from the PCM over the HS-CAN.

The PCM provides a reference voltage to the engine oil pressure switch when the ignition key is in the RUN position. With the engine running and low or no oil pressure, the engine oil pressure switch closes. The PCM detects the low reference voltage and the IPC illuminates the low oil pressure warning indicator and displays the low oil pressure warning message in the message center (vehicles built before March 2015).

With the engine running and sufficient oil pressure, the engine oil pressure switch opens, sending the reference voltage high. The PCM detects the high reference voltage and the IPC turns off the low oil pressure warning indicator.