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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

1

Did you perform the IPC Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

Start the engine.

Does the engine oil pressure indicator display in the message center?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Engine Oil Pressure parameter in the PCM IPC data list.

Does the Engine Oil Pressure parameter display Low?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the engine oil pressure indicator switch connector.

Does this parameter still display Low?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector C1.
  3. Test for a short to ground in the signal circuit of the engine oil pressure indicator switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Test for a poor connection at the PCM connector C1. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the replacement IPC.

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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8

Important: Perform the programming procedure for the replacement PCM.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the engine oil pressure indicator switch. Refer to Engine Oil Pressure Sensor or Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3