Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0521: Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor PerformanceDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Volt Reference - 1 Circuit | P0522 | P0522 | -- | P0521 |
Oil Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit | P0522 | P0522 | P0523 | P0521 |
Low Reference | -- | P0523 | -- | P0521 |
Circuit/System Description
The engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor changes resistance based on 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 engine oil pressure sensor voltage is within the normal operating range of approximately 1-4 volts. When the engine oil pressure is high, the EOP sensor resistance is high and the ECM senses a high signal voltage. When the engine oil pressure is low, the EOP sensor resistance is low and the ECM senses a low signal voltage. The ECM sends the EOP information to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) via serial data messages.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine is running with engine speed between 1,000-3,500 RPM. |
| • | The oil temperature is less than 140°C (284°F). |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
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.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostics test fails. The ECM displays this information in the Failure Records on the scan tool. |
| • | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the EOP indicator. |
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. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
| • | Engine Controls Schematics for the 4.6L engine |
| • | Engine Controls Schematics for the 4.4L engine |
Connector End View Reference
| • | Engine Control Module Connector End Views for the 4.6L engine |
| • | Engine Control Module Connector End Views for the 4.4L engine |
Description and Operation
Instrument Cluster Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Verification
Engine ON, observe the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter. The reading should be between 41-448 kPa (6-65 psi).
Circuit/System Testing
- Engine ON, transmission in Park, vary the engine speed by 500 RPM.
- Verify the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter changes by more than 34.5 kPa (5 psi).
| ⇒ | If less than 34.5 kPa (5 psi), replace the EOP sensor. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement for the 4.6L engine |
| • | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement for the 4.4L engine |
