DTC P1672 Low Engine Oil Level Lamp Control Circuit. Pontiac Bonneville 1998

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Bonneville 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 DTC P1672 Low Engine Oil Level Lamp Control Circuit

Engine Controls Components
Cell 20: Oil Life, Oil Level Switches
OBD II Symbol Description Notice

Circuit Description

Output Driver Modules (ODMs) are used by the PCM to turn ON many of the current-driven devices that are needed to control various engine and Transaxle functions. Each ODM is capable of controlling up to 7 separate outputs by applying ground to the device which the PCM is commanding ON.

Unlike the Quad Driver Modules (QDMs) used in prior model years, ODMs have the capability of diagnosing each output circuit individually. DTC P1672 set indicates an improper voltage level has been detected on the low engine oil level lamp control circuit.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	The ignition is ON.

•	An improper voltage level has been detected on the low engine oil level lamp control circuit.

•	Above conditions for at least 30 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The PCM will not illuminate the MIL.

•	The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	A history DTC P1672 will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a fault.

•	DTC P1672 can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Info function or by disconnecting the PCM battery feed.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

•	Poor connection at the PCM.

Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.

•	Damaged harness.

Inspect the wiring harness for damage.

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If the harness appears to be OK, disconnect the PCM, turn the ignition ON and observe a digital multimeter connected between the low engine oil level lamp control circuit and ground at the PCM harness connector while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the instument panel. A change in voltage will indicate the location of the malfunction.

Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

Test Description

Numbers below Refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table.

Normally, ignition feed voltage should be present on the control circuit with the PCM disconnected and the ignition turned ON.

Checks for a shorted component or a short to B+ on the control circuit. Either condition would result in a measured current of over 500 milliamps. Also checks for a component that is causing an open circuit while being operated, resulting in a measured current of 0 milliamps.

Checks for a short to voltage on the control circuit.

This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.

DTC P1672 - Engine Low Oil Level Lamp Control Circuit

Step	Action	Values	Yes	No
1	Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?	--	Go to Step 2	Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2	Turn OFF the ignition switch. Disconnect the PCM. Turn ON the ignition switch. Using a DMM, measure voltage between the engine low oil level lamp control circuit at the PCM harness connector and ground. Is the voltage near the specified value?	B+	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 6
3	Connect the DMM to measure current between the engine low oil level lamp control circuit at the PCM harness connector and ground. Monitor the current reading on the DMM for at least 2 minutes. Does the current reading remain between the specified values?	0.05-0.5 Amps (50-500 mA)	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 4
4	Turn OFF the ignition switch. Disconnect the instrument panel (leave the PCM disconnected). Turn ON the ignition switch. Using a DMM, measure voltage between the engine low oil level lamp control circuit and ground. Is voltage at the specified value?	0 V	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 5
5	Locate and repair short to voltage in the engine low oil level lamp control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 15	--
6	Check the ignition feed fuse for the instrument panel indicators. Is the fuse blown?	--	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 8
7	Locate and repair short to ground in ignition feed circuit for the instrument panel indicators. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Replace fuse. Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 15	--
8	Disconnect the instrument cluster. Turn ON the ignition switch. Measure voltage between the ignition feed circuit for the instrument cluster indicators and ground. Is voltage near the specified value?	B+	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 13
9	Check the engine low oil level lamp control circuit for an open or a short to ground. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 15	Go to Step 10
10	Check the engine low oil level lamp control circuit and the instrument panel indicators ignition feed circuit for a poor connection at the instrument panel and at the PCM. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 15	Go to Instrument Cluster System Check in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
11	Turn OFF the ignition switch. Reconnect the PCM. Disconnect the instrument cluster. Turn ON the ignition switch. Connect a test lamp between the engine low oil level lamp control circuit and the ignition feed circuit at the instrument panel harness connector. Using the scan tool outputs test function, cycle the engine low oil level lamp ON and OFF. Does the test lamp flash ON and OFF?	--	Go to Diagnostic Aids	Go to Step 12
12	Check the engine low oil level lamp control circuit for a poor connection at the PCM. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 15	Go to Step 14
13	Locate and repair open in the ignition feed circuit to the I/P indicators. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 15	--
14	Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Replace the PCM. Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 15	--
15	Review and record scan tool Fail Records data. Clear DTCs. Operate the vehicle within Fail Records conditions. Using a scan tool, monitor Specific DTC info for DTC P1672 until the DTC P1672 test runs. Does the scan tool indicate DTC P1672 failed this ignition?	--	Go to Step 2	System OK