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DTC P0524-77: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low (Severe); DTC P15F0-09: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low (Moderate); DTC P15F0-77: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low (Minor); DTC P15F1-09: Variable Oil Pump Component Failure; DTC P15F1-77: Variable Oil Pump Commanded Position Not Reachable [09/2023 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0524-77, P15F0-09, P15F0-77, P15F1-09 AND/OR P15F1-77) 
    1. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0524-77, P15F0-09, P15F0-77, P15F1-09 or P15F1-77 and other DTCs are output A
      P0524-77, P15F0-09, P15F0-77, P15F1-09 or P15F1-77 is output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0524-77, P15F0-09, P15F0-77, P15F1-09 and/or P15F1-77 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 
    1. Check the engine oil level.

      HINT: 

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    2. Check the state of the oil level warning.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Engine oil level is within the specified range and oil level warning is not displayed A
      Engine oil level is low and oil level warning is displayed B

      HINT: 

      If the oil level warning is not displayed even though the engine oil level is below the Low mark, or the oil level warning is displayed even though the engine oil level is within the specified range, inspect the oil level sensor and related parts.

    Result: 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY 
    1. Check the engine oil quality.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    2. Check that the engine oil is not contaminated with water, deteriorated, discolored or excessively thin.

      OK

      The engine oil is not contaminated with water, deteriorated, discolored or excessively thin.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  4

  4. REPLACE ENGINE OIL 

    HINT: 

    Refer to REPLACEMENT [09/2023 - ]

    If the oil filter has exceeded the replacement period, replace the oil filter at the same time.

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  5. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK 
    1. Check for engine oil leaks.

      OK

      There are no engine oil leaks.

      HINT: 

      If there are engine oil leaks, perform the following steps after repairing or replacing the malfunctioning parts.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. ADD ENGINE OIL 
    1. Add engine oil.
      NOTE:

      Do not add engine oil to above the full level mark.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  7. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0524-77, P15F0-09, P15F0-77, P15F1-09 AND/OR P15F1-77) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    • Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      P0524-77, P15F0-09, P15F0-77, P15F1-09 or P15F1-77 is output B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. READ VALUE USING GTS (ENGINE OIL PRESSURE) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (for measuring Exhaust Gas).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine oil temperature is 75 to 85 °C (167 to 185 °F).
    • According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List with the engine speed at 1500 rpm.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine Speed
      Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
      Engine Oil Pressure

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Engine Oil Pressure is 80 kPa or more A
      None of the above conditions are met B

      HINT: 

      80 kPa (gauge) = 12 psi (gauge)

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. READ VALUE USING GTS (ENGINE OIL PRESSURE) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (for measuring Exhaust Gas).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine oil temperature is 75 to 85 °C (167 to 185 °F).
    • According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List with the engine speed at 2500 rpm.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine Speed
      Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
      Engine Oil Pressure

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Engine Oil Pressure is 80 kPa or more A
      None of the above conditions are met B

      HINT: 

      80 kPa (gauge) = 12 psi (gauge)

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  11

  11. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (ACTIVATE THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE) 
    1. Set the Active Test item "Activate the Engine Oil Pressure Control Valve" to 900.00 mA and confirm that the oil pressure control valve assembly makes an operation sound when the oil pressure control valve assembly connector is disconnected and reconnected.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Activate the Engine Oil Pressure Control Valve

      OK

      An operation sound can be heard

      HINT: 

      • Be sure to clear the DTCs after performing the inspection as DTCs may be stored when the oil pressure control valve assembly connector disconnected.
      • As the maximum operating current of the oil pressure control valve is 1000 mA, it is necessary to operate the oil pressure control valve within this range when setting the Active Test item "Activate the Engine Oil Pressure Control Valve" (If the Active Test request value exceeds 1000 mA, the Active Test will be suspended).
      • If the Active Test value exceeds 1000 mA, reselect the value as the Active Test will be suspended.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  15

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. READ VALUE USING GTS (ENGINE OIL PRESSURE) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the oil pressure control valve assembly connector.
    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (for measuring Exhaust Gas).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine oil temperature is 75 to 85 °C (167 to 185 °F).
    • According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List with the engine speed at 1500 rpm.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine Speed
      Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
      Engine Oil Pressure

      HINT: 

      • By disconnecting the oil pressure control valve assembly connector, the non-regulated oil pressure can be measured.
      • Be sure to clear the DTCs after performing the inspection as DTCs may be stored when the oil pressure control valve assembly connector disconnected.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Engine Oil Pressure is 100 kPa or more A
      None of the above conditions are met B

      HINT: 

      100 kPa (gauge) = 15 psi (gauge)

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    See step  14

    Result: 

    See step  13

  13. READ VALUE USING GTS (ENGINE OIL PRESSURE) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the oil pressure control valve assembly connector.
    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (for measuring Exhaust Gas).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine oil temperature is 75 to 85 °C (167 to 185 °F).
    • According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List with the engine speed at 2500 rpm.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine Speed
      Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
      Engine Oil Pressure

      HINT: 

      • By disconnecting the oil pressure control valve assembly connector, the non-regulated oil pressure can be measured.
      • Be sure to clear the DTCs after performing the inspection as DTCs may be stored when the oil pressure control valve assembly connector disconnected.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Engine Oil Pressure is 200 kPa or more A
      None of the above conditions are met B

      HINT: 

      200 kPa (gauge) = 29 psi (gauge)

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    REPLACE OIL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  14

  14. CHECK ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 

    HINT: 

    Be sure to clear the DTCs after reinstalling the oil pressure sensor (oil pressure sender gauge assembly) or reconnecting the oil pressure sensor (oil pressure sender gauge assembly) or oil pressure control valve assembly connector, as DTCs may be stored.

    Pre-procedure1

    • Install the oil pressure gauge with adapter.

      HINT: 

      Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]

    • Disconnect the oil pressure control valve assembly connector.
    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (for measuring Exhaust Gas).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine oil temperature is 75 to 85 °C (167 to 185 °F).
    • According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine Speed
      Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
      STANDARD

      Engine Speed Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Value
      1500 rpm 75 to 85 °C (167 to 185 °F) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2 , 15 psi) or higher
      2500 rpm 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2 , 29 psi) or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR (OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

  15. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSPECTION [09/2023 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE OIL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  16

  16. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (OIL PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY - ECM) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the oil pressure control valve assembly connector.
    • Disconnect the ECM connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      C20-1 (OCV+) - C27-3 (VOP+) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      C20-2 (OCV-) - C27-4 (VOP-) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      C20-1 (OCV+) or C27-3 (VOP+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C20-2 (OCV-) or C27-4 (VOP-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR