Diagnostic Fault Information
Perform the
Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit/System 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 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 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 via high speed GMLAN to the
body control module (BCM). The BCM then sends the EOP information to the instrument
panel cluster (IPC) via low speed GMLAN serial data.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EOP sensor.
- Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference
circuit and a known ground.
⇒ | If greater than 1 ohm, test the low reference circuit for a short to
voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EOP sensor.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference
circuit and a known ground.
⇒ | If less than 4.8 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short
to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If greater than 5.2 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short
to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
- Connect an approved test lamp between the 5-volt reference circuit and
the signal circuit at the wiring harness connection.
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate test the signal circuit for a open/high
resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the ECM. |
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the EOP sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.