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Circuit Description

The engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor changes resistance based on engine oil pressure. The PCM monitors the signal circuit of the EOP sensor. When the oil pressure is high, the sensor resistance is high and the PCM senses a high signal voltage. When the oil pressure is low, the sensor resistance is low and the PCM senses a low signal voltage. The PCM sends the engine oil pressure information to the IPC via the class 2 serial data circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The engine is running.
    • P1635 is not set.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The PCM detects that the EOP sensor signal circuit is greater than 4.6 volts.
    • The above condition is present for greater than 9 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The PCM displays this information in the Failure Records on the scan tool.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles.
    • The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Using the Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Failure Records data can aid in determining how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also aid determining how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail.
    • Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the low voltage range.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter in the PCM Engine 2 data list.

Does the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter display greater than the specified value?

4.6 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter.

Does the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter display less than the specified value?

0.4 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Measure the resistance from the low reference circuit of the EOP sensor to a good ground.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

5

Test the EOP sensor signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Disconnect the PCM.
  2. Test the low reference circuit of the EOP sensor for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the EOP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the EOP sensor. Refer to Engine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Important: Program the replacement PCM.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK