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Engine Oil Temperature Indicator Always On

Engine Oil Temperature Indicator Always On

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: ENGINE CONTROLS CONNECTOR END VIEWS in Engine Controls - 5.3 L, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 3.8 L or to Inline Harness Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 Start the engine.
Does the OIL TEMP HIGH message display in the driver information center (DIC)?
- Go to Step 3  Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
3
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Temperature Calculated parameter in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) data list.
Does the Engine Oil Temperature Calculated parameter display a value within the specified range?
30°C - 140°C (86°F --284 F) Go to Step 10  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the engine oil temperature switch.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Temperature Switch parameter in the IPC ECM/PCM data list.
Does the Engine Oil Level parameter display at or below the specified value?
30°C (86°F) Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Test the signal circuit of the engine oil temperature switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 11  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine oil temperature switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM/PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
8 Replace the engine oil temperature switch. Refer to Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 5.3 L or Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8 L.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 11  -
9 Replace the ECM/PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
- System OK Go to Step 2