On-Vehicle Inspection

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Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
Start the engine

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch
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Inspect the continuity between the oil pressure switch terminals A and body GND

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Connector Terminal

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If there is any malfunction, replace the oil pressure switch. (See OIL PRESSURE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL] )

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH SPECIFICATION

Test Condition	Continuity
In P position	No continuity
In R position	No continuity
In N position	No continuity
In D range	Continuity