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Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On

Low Engine Oil Level 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 LOW OIL LEVEL 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 Level Switch parameter in the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) data lists.
Does the Engine Oil Level Switch parameter display OK?
- Go to Step 11  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the engine oil level switch.
  3. Connect a 3-ampere fused jumper wire between the engine oil level switch signal circuit and a good ground.
  4. Start the engine.
  5. With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Level Switch parameter.
Does the Engine Oil Level parameter display OK?
- Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Test the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for the following:
  • An open
  • A high resistance
  • A short to ground

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 12  Go to Step 7 
6 Test the low reference circuit or the ground circuit of the engine oil level switch for an open or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
  Go to Step 12  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 12  Go to Step 9 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine oil level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 12  Go to Step 10 
9 Replace the ECM/PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 12  -
10 Replace the engine oil level 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 12  -
11 Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 12  -
12 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
- System OK Go to Step 2