Oil Pump Control Solenoid
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The oil pump control solenoid is located at the front of the oil pump and connected to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) via hardwired connection. The oil pump control solenoid receives a 12 V power supply from the Battery Junction Box (BJB). The PCM controls the operation of the oil pump control solenoid valve by controlling the ground path for the solenoid. When the PCM energizes the oil pump control solenoid at low engine speed and loads, the oil pump switches to the low pressure mode. The low pressure mode reduces pumping losses within the oil pump and optimizes the fuel economy.