Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0521: Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Performance

DTC P0522: Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage.

DTC P0523: Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	High Resistance	Open	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
Engine Oil Pressure 5-Volt Reference	P0522	1	P0522	P0523	P0521
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Signal	P0522	1	P0522	P0523	P0521
Low Reference	--	1	P0523	--	P0521
1. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction

Circuit Description

The engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor changes voltage based on the engine oil pressure. The EOP sensor is a 3-wire sensor comprising of the signal circuit, the low reference circuit and the 5-volt reference circuit. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 volts to the EOP sensor via the 5-volt reference circuit and provides ground via the EOP low reference circuit. The ECM monitors the signal circuit of the EOP sensor to determine if the EOP sensor voltage is within the normal operating range of approximately 1-4 volts. When the engine oil pressure is high, the EOP sensor voltage is high and the ECM senses a high signal voltage. When the engine oil pressure is low, the EOP sensor voltage is low and the ECM senses a low signal voltage. The ECM sends the EOP information to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) via a serial data message. The ECM can also predict oil pressure as a function of engine speed and engine temperature.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0521

The ECM does not detect a change in the engine oil pressure of at least 34.5 kPa (5 psi) over a predetermined variance of the engine speed.

P0522

P0523

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

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

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Engine running, observe the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter. The reading should be between 41-448 kPa (6-65 psi).
2. Verify the engine oil pressure, refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

4. Verify the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter is less than 8 kPa (1.2 psi).

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 2. Verify the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter is greater than 550 kPa (80 psi).

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the EOP sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.