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DTC P0520 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Malfunction If you decide to replace it and the code returns once cleared.....then you will need to run the entire test for this code:
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HEREFor a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.When Monitored:Ignition on, engine not running.Set Condition:The PCM senses the oil pressure is out of the calibrated range.Possible Causes(G6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGERESISTANCE (G6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT(G6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUNDRESISTANCE IN (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT(F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUNDRESISTANCE IN THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUITENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSORPCMAlways perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Diagnostic Test1. ACTIVE DTC NOTE: Ensure that the engine oil is at the proper level. Also, check the customers oil change history to ensure that the oil is being changed at the correct intervals and that the proper oil viscosity is being used.
Ignition on, engine not running.With a scan tool, read DTCs.Is the DTC active at this time?YesGo To 2
NoRefer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
2. (G6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor harness connector. Ignition on, engine not running.Measure the voltage on the (G6) Engine Oil Pressure Signal circuit in the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor harness connector.Is the voltage above 0 volts?YesRepair the short to battery voltage in the (G6) Engine Oil Pressure Signal circuit.
NoGo To 3
3. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
Turn the ignition off.Connect the PCM harness connectors.Ignition on, engine not running.With a scan tool, monitor the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor voltage. Connect a jumper wire between the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit and the (G6) Engine Oil Pressure Signal circuit.NOTE: Engine Oil Pressure voltage should change from approximately 4.5 volts to less than 0.5 of a volt.Is the voltage reading within the listed specification when the jumper wire is installed?YesReplace the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor.
NoGo To 4NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.
4. EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (G6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller Special Tool #8815 to perform diagnosis.
Measure the resistance of the (G6) Engine Oil Pressure Signal circuit from the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms for each circuit?YesGo To 5
NoRepair the excessive resistance in the (G6) Engine Oil Pressure Signal circuit.
5. (G6) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Measure the resistance between ground and the (G6) Engine Oil Pressure Signal circuit Engine Oil Pressure Sensor harness connector.Is the resistance below 100 ohms?YesRepair the short to ground in the (G6) Engine Oil Pressure Signal circuit.
NoGo To 6
6. EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Measure the resistance of the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit from the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?YesGo To 7
NoRepair the excessive resistance in the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
7. (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY SHORTED TO GROUND
Measure the resistance between ground and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit in the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor harness connector.Is the resistance below 100 ohms?YesRepair the short to ground in the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
NoGo To 8
8. EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit from the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?YesGo To 9
NoRepair the excessive resistance in the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit.Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
9. PCMNOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.Were there any problems found?YesRepair as necessary.Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
NoReplace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
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