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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Start the engine.

Does the engine oil pressure (EOP) gage display within the specified range?

207-483 kPa (30-70 psi)

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, perform the Displays Test in the IPC scan tool Output Controls.

Does the engine oil pressure gage move up and down when commanded?

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4

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Disconnect the EOP sensor.
  4. Measure the resistance from the low reference circuit of the EOP sensor to a good ground.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Test the low reference circuit of the EOP sensor for high resistance or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the EOP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

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7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the EOP sensor. Refer to Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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