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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Check the actual engine oil pressure while the engine is running.
  2. Compare this value to the indicated value.

Does the oil pressure gauge reading meet the specified value?

70 kPa (10 psi)

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Inspect the engine for operating problems.

Is the engine operating properly?

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System OK

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3

  1. Disconnect the connector at the engine oil pressure gauge sensor.
  2. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  3. Connect one red lead of a J 33431-C at terminal A of the engine oil pressure gauge sensor connector.
  4. Connect the other lead to ground.
  5. Adjust the tester to 0 ohm. The test oil pressure gauge should indicate 0 kPa (0 psi).
  6. Adjust the tester to 88 ohms. The test oil pressure gauge should indicate 550 kPa (80 psi).

Does the test oil pressure gauge indicate the correct values?

0 kPa (0 psi)

88 kPa (550 psi)

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the 17 way IP harness connector at the instrument cluster.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between the B+ and terminal 11 of the instrument cluster connector C3.
  3. Connect a fused jumper wire between terminal 15 of the instrument cluster connector C3 for CKT 22 (BLK) and ground.
  4. Connect one red lead of a J 33431-C at terminal 11 of the instrument cluster connector C3.
  5. Connect the other lead to ground.
  6. Adjust the tester to 0 ohm. The oil pressure gauge should indicate 0 kPa (0 psi).
  7. Adjust the tester to 88 ohms.

Does the oil pressure meet the specified value?

0 kPa (0 psi)

88 kPa (550 psi)

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

  1. Locate the high resistance in CKT  7, CKT 211 or CKT 383 (TAN/WHT) or CKT 331 (TAN/WHT).
  2. Repair the high resistance.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

Replace the engine oil pressure gauge sensor. Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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