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 provide 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 |
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit | P0522 | P0522 | P0523 | P0521 |
Low Reference | -- | P0523 | -- | P0521 |
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) or the powertrain control module (PCM) supplies 5 volts to the EOP sensor via the 5-volt reference circuit and provides ground via the EOP low reference circuit. The ECM/PCM 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 voltage is high and the ECM/PCM senses a high signal voltage. When the engine oil pressure is low, the EOP sensor voltage is low and the ECM/PCM senses a low signal voltage. The ECM sends the EOP information to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) via the serial data circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM/PCM does not detect a change in the engine oil pressure of at least 34.5 kPa (5.0 psi) over a predetermined variance of the engine speed.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The ECM/PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostics test fails. The ECM/PCM displays this information in the Failure Records on the scan tool. |
| • | The 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
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
With the scan tool installed and the engine idling, the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter should indicate a range of 0.7-2.8 volts.
Circuit/System Testing
Ignition ON and the engine idling, verify the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Sensor parameter is within 0.7-2.8 volts.
| ⇒ | If not within the range of 0.7-2.8 volts, 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 2.2L engine |
| • | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement for the 3.5L engine |
| • | Control Module References for the ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
