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Oil Pressure Gauge Inoperative

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Were you sent here from the Gauge System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Gauge System Check

2

Using a scan tool, attempt to establish communications with the PCM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the PCM?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

3

Is a DTC P0522 or P0523 stored in the PCM?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Go to Step 4

4

Using a scan tool, attempt to establish communications with the IPC.

Does the scan tool communicate with the IPC?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

5

  1. Using a scan tool, select IPC data display and monitor engine oil pressure.
  2. Start the engine.

Is the scan tool able to display correct engine oil pressure?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Compare the IPC engine oil pressure data display on the scan tool with the oil pressure gauge display.

Does the scan tool display correspond with the oil pressure gauge display?

Within 69 kPa

(10 psi)

System OK

Go to Step 8

7

  1. Using a scan tool, select PCM data display and monitor engine oil pressure.
  2. Start the engine.

Is the scan tool able to display correct engine oil pressure?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

8

Replace the IPC assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 9

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9

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Reconnect or install any connectors or components that were disconnected or removed.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Gauge System Check

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