P0520- OIL PRESS SENSOR CIRCUIT MALF PLAUSIBILITY

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W

When Monitored:
At engine start-up.
Set Condition:
The oil pressure signal is below 0.19 volts for 8 seconds after engine start-up.

Possible Causes

5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN

BCM - OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

BCM - OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL SHORT TO GROUND

MECHANICAL PROBLEM

OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE

OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN

OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO SENSOR GROUND

OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Diagnostic Test

1.CHECKING FOR CURRENT DTC

NOTE: If DTC P0641 or P0651 is present with this DTC, diagnose DTCs P0641 and P0651 before diagnosing this DTC.

NOTE: If the ECM detects and stores a DTC, the ECM also stores the engine/vehicle operating conditions under which the DTC was set. Some of these conditions are displayed on the scan tool at the same time the DTC is displayed.

NOTE: Before erasing stored DTCs, record these conditions. Attempting to duplicate these conditions may assist when checking for an active DTC.

Did this DTC set again?

Yes

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Refer to the *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

2.MECHANICAL PROBLEM

Is the oil pressure within specification?

Yes

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Repair as necessary.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

3.CHECKING OP SENSOR SIGNAL CKT

Select the appropriate voltage reading.

Voltage is above 5.5 volts.

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Voltage is between 4.7 and 5.4 volts.

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Voltage is below 4.7 volts.

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4.OP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?

Yes

Replace and program the Front Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

Repair the Oil Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

5.5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN

Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms?

Yes

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Repair the 5-Volt Supply circuit for an open.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

6.SENSOR GROUND CKT OPEN

Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms?

Yes

Replace the Oil Pressure Sensor.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

Repair the Sensor Ground circuit for an open.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

7.OP SENSOR SIGNAL CKT OPEN

Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms?

Yes

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Repair the Oil Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for an open.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

8.OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?

Yes

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Repair the Oil Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

9.OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO SENSOR GROUND

Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?

Yes

Replace and program the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

Repair the Oil Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the Sensor Ground circuit.
Perform the ECM Verification Test Ver. 1 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).