Engine Oil Temperature Indicator Always On 6.0L
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Start the engine. Does the OIL TEMP HIGH message display in the radio? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
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Does the OIL TEMP HIGH message display in the radio? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Test the signal circuit of the engine oil temperature switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine oil temperature switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Replace the engine oil temperature switch. Refer to Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
8 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
