Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using the 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 P0520: Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor CircuitDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oil Pressure Switch Signal | 1 | P0520 | 1 | -- |
Low Reference | -- | P0520 | -- | -- |
1. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction | ||||
Circuit Description
With low oil pressure, the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch closes and the signal circuit is low. With oil pressure above 4.5 psi, the EOP switch opens, and the signal circuit is high. The engine control module (ECM) monitors the oil pressure switch signal circuit, and sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) indicating the oil pressure switch status.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTC P0117 is not set. |
| • | DTC P0118 is not set. |
| • | The ignition is ON, with the engine OFF. |
| • | Engine temperature at the last shutdown was at least 80°C (176°F). |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The ECM detects that the oil pressure switch signal circuit is low. |
| • | The above condition is present for greater than 10 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The ECM stores the conditions that are present when the DTC sets. This information is stored as Failure Records data only. This information is not stored as Freeze Frame data.
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
Ignition ON, engine running, verify the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Switch parameter is OK.
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing. |
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Switch parameter is OK.
- Ignition ON, install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and the ground circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Switch parameter is Low.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the engine oil pressure switch.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If circuit test normal, replace the ECM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for the ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
