Pinpoint Test Z: The Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Is Never Or Always On (3.5L TIVCT)
- 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) - 3.5L Duratec (202kW/275PS)/3.5L EcoBoost (235kW/320PS) - 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 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 on.
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition 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. Possible Sources
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Engine oil pressure sensor
- GWM
- PCM
- IPC
- Z1 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR STATUSNOTE: Make sure the engine temperature is warm or hot when performing this step.
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the PCM Parameter Idenfications (PIDs).
Access the PCM and monitor the EOP_URPID
Is an engine oil pressure sensor circuit fault present?
Yes GO to Z7 No GO to Z2 - Z2 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 If DTC P0522 or P0523 is recorded, GO to Z7For all other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls . No GO to Z3 - Z3 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 Identfications (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 Z4 No INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) . - Z4 CHECK THE TACHOMETER OPERATION
- Start the engine.
- Verify the tachometer operates.
Does the tachometer operate?
Yes GO to Z5 No GO to Pinpoint Test F - Z5 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 appropriate IPC DTC Chart. No GO to Z6 - Z6 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 Without SYNC 4, REFER to: Communications Network . or with SYNC 4, REFER to: Controller Area Network (CAN) Module Communications Network . No GO to Z7 - Z7 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect Engine Oil Pressure Sensor C1657 (3.5L).
- Ignition ON.
Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
Yes GO to Z8 No GO to Z11 - Z8 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect PCM C1551E (3.5L).
- Ignition ON.
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the circuit. No GO to Z9 - Z9 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to Z10 No REPAIR the circuit. - Z10 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes INSTALL a new engine oil pressure sensor. REFER to: Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor . CLEAR the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). TEST the system for normal operation. If the engine oil pressure indicator is still always on, REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls . No REPAIR the circuit. - Z11 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR VREF CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect PCM C1551E (3.5L).
- Ignition ON.
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the circuit. No GO to Z12 - Z12 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR VREF CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to Z13 No REPAIR the circuit. - Z13 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR VREF CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to Z14 No REPAIR the circuit. - Z14 CHECK THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes INSTALL a new engine oil pressure sensor. REFER to: Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor . CLEAR the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). TEST the system for normal operation. If the low engine oil pressure warning indicator is still always on, REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls . No REPAIR the circuit.