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 provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0520 : Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Switch CircuitDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oil Pressure Switch Signal | 1 | P0520 | -- | -- |
Low Reference | -- | P0520 | 1 | -- |
1. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Malfunction | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The engine oil pressure (EOP) switch is a normally closed switch that opens with the proper oil pressure. With the ignition switch turned ON and the engine not running, the engine control module (ECM) should detect a low signal voltage input. With the engine running, the pressure switch opens and the ECM should detect a high signal voltage input. The ECM tests the state of the EOP circuit with the ignition switch turned ON and the engine turned OFF. When the oil pressure is low, the ECM sends a serial data message to the body control module (BCM) requesting the EOP indicator turned ON. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the EOP indicator when the IPC receives a serial data message from the BCM requesting the EOP indicator turned ON.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The ECM detects that the EOP sensor signal circuit is pulled low. |
| • | The above condition is present for greater than 5 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic test fails. The ECM displays this information in the Failure Records on the scan tool. |
| • | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the engine oil pressure 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
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 low reference 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 terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
