Pinpoint Test Ad : The Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Is Never Or Always On (1.5L, 2.0L)
- Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
See Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description .
If the engine rpm data or engine oil pressure warning indicator request message is missing less than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the low engine oil pressure warning indicator or RTT warning indicator to the last state (on or off), based upon the last message received.
If the engine rpm data or engine oil pressure warning indicator request message is missing for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the low engine oil pressure warning indicator or RTT warning indicator on.
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition PCM P0521:00 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information Sets in the PCM when the PCM detects signal variation outside of the module parameters on the hardwired input from the engine oil pressure sensor. PCM P0522:00 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information Sets in the PCM when the PCM detects a short to ground on the hardwired input from the engine oil pressure sensor. PCM P0523:00 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit High: No Sub Type Information Sets in the PCM when the PCM detects an open on the hardwired input from the engine oil pressure sensor. PCM P0524:00 Engine Oil Pressure Too Low: No Sub Type Information Sets in the PCM when the PCM detects low engine oil pressure. PCM P055F:00 Engine Oil Pressure Out of Range: No Sub Type Information Sets in the PCM when the PCM detects the engine oil pressure is out of range. Possible Sources
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Engine oil pressure sensor
- GWM
- PCM
- IPC
- AD1 PERFORM THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the PCM self-test.
- Check for recorded Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes For DTC P0521, P0522 and P0523, GO to AD9 For DTC P0524, GO to AD8 For all other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), REFER to the Master DTC Chart. No GO to AD2 - AD2 IDENTIFY THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) LEVEL
- Determine if the vehicle is equipped with a base IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description .
Is the vehicle equipped with a base IPC?
Yes GO to AD4 No GO to AD3 - AD3 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION
- Ignition ON.
- Close all doors, liftgate and hood.
- Clear all message center warnings by pressing the OK button for each warning present.
- Monitor the door ajar RTT warning indicator.
- Open the driver door.
- Clear the message center popup warning.
- Monitor the door ajar RTT warning indicator.
Is the door ajar RTT warning indicator off with the door closed, and on with the door open?
Yes GO to AD5 No GO to Pinpoint Test A - AD4 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING A DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the IPC Parameter Identifications (PIDs).
- Access the IPC and control the OIL_P_LOWPID
- Command the low engine oil pressure warning indicator on then off while observing the indicator.
Does the low engine oil pressure warning indicator turn on when commanded on and turn off when commanded off?
Yes GO to AD5 No Refer to IPC Guided Routine Testing . - AD5 CHECK THE TACHOMETER OPERATION
- Start the engine.
- Verify the tachometer operates.
Does the tachometer operate?
Yes GO to AD6 No For high level IPC, GO to Pinpoint Test B For the base or mid-level, IPC, GO to Pinpoint Test I - AD6 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to the DTC Chart: IPC . No GO to AD7 - AD7 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the GWM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to: Communications Network . No If the low engine oil pressure indicator or RTT indicator is always on, GO to AD8 If the low engine oil pressure indicator or RTT indicator is never on, GO to AD9 - AD8 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
- Test the engine for low engine oil pressure.
Was a low engine oil pressure concern detected?
Yes REPAIR the low engine oil pressure concern. REFER to: Engine . No GO to AD9 - AD9 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect Engine Oil Pressure Sensor C1642 (1.5L) or C1149 (2.0L).
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
1.5L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1642-3 C1642-2 2.0L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1149-3 C1149-2
Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
Yes GO to AD10 No GO to AD13 - AD10 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect PCM C175E (1.5L) or C1551E (2.0L).
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
1.5L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C175E-21 Ground 2.0L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1551E-21 Ground
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the circuit. No GO to AD11 - AD11 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure:
1.5L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C175E-21 C1642-1 2.0L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1551E-21 C1149-1
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to AD12 No REPAIR the circuit. - AD12 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure:
1.5L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1642-1 Ground 2.0L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1149-1 Ground
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to AD17 No REPAIR the circuit. - Measure:
- AD13 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR VREF CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect PCM C175E (1.5L) or C1551E (2.0L).
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
1.5L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1642-3 Ground 2.0L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1149-3 Ground
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the circuit. No GO to AD14 - AD14 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR VREF CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure:
1.5L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1642-3 C175E-25 2.0L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1149-3 C1551E-25
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to AD15 No REPAIR the circuit. - AD15 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR VREF CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure:
1.5L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1642-3 Ground 2.0L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1149-3 Ground
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to AD16 No REPAIR the circuit. - Measure:
- AD16 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure:
1.5L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1642-2 C175E-41 2.0L
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1149-2 C1551E-41
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes INSTALL a new engine oil pressure sensor. CLEAR the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). TEST the system for normal operation. If the low engine oil pressure warning indicator is still never or always on, GO to AD17 No REPAIR the circuit. - Measure:
- AD17 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect the PCM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the PCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK On-Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article. No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.