Low Oil Pressure Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting (Short)
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- Connect the HDS to the DLC (see step 2 under GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the PCM. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- Check for DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). If a DTC is present, diagnose and repair the cause before continuing with this test.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check the OIL PRESSURE SWITCH in the PGM-FI DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is OFF indicated?
YES -Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
NO -Go to step 6.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Check the oil pressure switch (see OIL PRESSURE SWITCH TEST
).
Is the oil pressure switch OK?
YES -Go to step 8.
NO -Replace the oil pressure switch (see OIL PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and jump the SCS line with the HDS, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).NOTE: This step must be done to protect the PCM from damage.
- Disconnect PCM connector C (49P).
- Check for continuity between the oil pressure switch connector and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair a short in the wire between the oil pressure switch and PCM connector terminal C45.
NO -Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see KNOCK SENSOR REPLACEMENT ) or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good PCM, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).