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Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On

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Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Level Switch parameter in the PCM Engine Data 2 data list.
Does the Engine Oil Level Switch parameter display OK?
Go to Step 3  Go to Step 4 
3 Does the CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL indicator remain illuminated after the displays test? Go to Step 11  Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
4
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the engine oil level switch.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch and a good ground.
  4. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  5. With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Level Switch parameter.
Does the Engine Oil Level Switch parameter display OK?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Test the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for a short to battery voltage, for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 8 
6 Test 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 .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 7 
7 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 .
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 powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 10 
9 Replace the engine oil level switch. Refer to Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 12  -
10 Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 12  -
11 Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Control Module References 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