Step
| Action
| Value(s)
| Yes
| No
|
1
| Has the vehicle been checked for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)?
| -
| Go to
Step 2
| Go to
Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
in Engine Controls - 3.1L or
Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
|
2
|
- Disconnect the engine oil level sensor.
- Start the engine.
Does the low oil level indicator light?
| --
| Go to
Step 3
| Go to
Step 4
|
3
|
- Replace the engine oil level sensor.
- Inspect the system.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| System OK
| --
|
4
|
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connector C2.
- Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
- Connect a 3 amp fused jumper between the PCM connector
C2 terminal 6 and ground.
Does the low oil level indicator light?
| --
| Go to
Step 5
| Go to
Step 8
|
5
|
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Inspect for a short to ground in CKT 1174.
Is there a short to ground in CKT 1174?
| --
| Go to
Step 6
| Go to
Step 7
|
6
|
- Repair a short to ground in CKT 1174.
- Inspect the system.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| System OK
| --
|
7
|
- Replace the PCM. Refer to
Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming
in Engine Controls - 3.1L or
Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming
in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
- Inspect the system.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| System OK
| --
|
8
|
- Inspect for a poor connection or an open
in CKT 1173.
Is there a poor connection
or an open in CKT 1173?
| --
| Go to
Step 9
| Go to
Step 10
|
9
|
- Repair the poor connection or the open in CKT 1173.
- Inspect the system.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| System OK
| --
|
10
|
- Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
- Inspect the system.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| System OK
| --
|
