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Circuit Description

The engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor changes resistance based on engine oil pressure. The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the signal circuit of the EOP sensor. When the engine oil pressure is high, the sensor resistance is high, and the PCM senses a high signal voltage. When the engine 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 instrument panel cluster (IPC) via the class 2 serial data circuit.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

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

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The engine is running.
    • DTC P1635 is not present for the 4.3L.
    • DTC P0641 is not present for the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The PCM detects that the EOP sensor signal circuit is less than 0.4 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 test fails. The PCM displays this information in the Failure Records on the scan tool.
    • The IPC illuminates the check gages 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.
    • The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

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

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

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

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View References: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views , Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 4.3L or Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter in the powertrain control module (PCM) Engine Data 2 data list.

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

0.4 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

Is DTC P1635 for the 4.3L or DTC P0641 for the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L current in the PCM?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor.
  3. Connect a 3-ampere fused jumper between the EOP sensor signal circuit and the 5-volt reference circuit of the EOP sensor.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter.

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

4.6 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Disconnect the fused jumper.
  2. Measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit of the EOP sensor and the low reference circuit of the EOP sensor.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

4.6 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the EOP sensor for an open or for 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 12

Go to Step 9

7

Test the EOP sensor signal circuit for an open, for a short to ground or for 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 12

Go to Step 9

8

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 12

Go to Step 10

9

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 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the EOP sensor. Refer to the following:

    •  Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L
    •  Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK