DTC Descriptor
DTC P0520 : Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Circuit
Diagnostic Fault Information
Important: Always perform the
Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit
| Short to Ground
| Open/High Resistance
| Short to Voltage
| Signal Performance
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Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit
| 1
| P0520
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1. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
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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.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON, with the engine ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The ECM detects that the EOP sensor signal circuit is open. |
| • | 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 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. |
| • | The powertrain control module (PCM) receives a clear code command from the scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
Using the Failure Records data may help locate an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information in the Failure Records can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can help determine
how many ignition cycles that the diagnostic test reported a pass and/or a fail.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Scan Tool Data List
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the EOP switch.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit and ground.
| ⇒ | If greater than 1 ohm, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
- Ignition ON, install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and ground. Verify the scan tool Engine Oil Pressure Switch parameter is Low.
| ⇒ | If not Low, test the signal circuit of the EOP switch for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the ECM. |
- If low, replace the EOP switch.
Repair Instructions
Important: Always perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.
