Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Diagnosis

Circuit Description

The PCM applies battery voltage through a pull up resistor to the Engine Oil Pressure Switch circuit. The PCM monitors the applied voltage on the Engine Oil Pressure Switch circuit. If the ignition switch is turned ON with the engine not running or engine oil pressure is below 35 kPa (5 psi), the Engine Oil Pressure switch grounds the PCM voltage input. The PCM sends the engine oil pressure information via Class II serial data to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The IPC controls the Engine Oil Pressure Indicator.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following condition(s):

Important: Remove any debris from the connector surfaces before servicing a component. Inspect the connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing a component. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion.

^ Poor terminal connection.
Inspect the harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and faulty terminal to wire connection. Use a corresponding mating terminal to test for proper tension. Refer to Diagrams.
^ Damaged harness.
Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the sensor display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the sensor display may indicate the location of the fault.
^ Inspect the PCM and the engine grounds for clean and secure connections.

If the DTC is determined to be intermittent, reviewing the Fail Records can be useful in determining when the DTC was last set.