GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Check the actual engine oil pressure while the engine is running.
  2. Compare this value to the indicated value. The oil pressure gauge should indicate approximately the same as the actual pressure, within about 69 kPa (10 psi).

Is the oil pressure gauge reasonably accurate?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

This indicates that the oil pressure gauge is functioning properly. Check the engine for operating problems, if appropriate.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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3

  1. Disconnect the connector at the engine oil pressure gauge sensor.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between the engine oil pressure gauge sensor and the fuel pump switch (LP4/L21) or the engine oil pressure gauge sensor (LG5) connector terminal A for CKT 331 (TAN) or CKT 331 (TAN/WHT) and chassis ground. The oil pressure gauge should indicate the specified value.

Does the oil pressure gauge indicate low pressure?

0 kPa (0 psi)

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the engine oil pressure gauge sensor and fuel pump switch.

Does the engine oil pressure gauge still indicate high pressure?

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System OK

5

  1. Disconnect the connector at the instrument cluster.
  2. Connect a J 39200 DMM between terminal 21 of the instrument cluster connector and terminal A of the engine oil pressure gauge sensor and fuel pump switch harness connector for CKT 331 (TAN) or CKT 331 (TAN/WHT).

Does the DMM indicate continuity?

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Go to Instrument Cluster Replacement

Go to Step 6

6

Locate and repair the open in CKT 331 (TAN) or CKT 331 (TAN/WHT) between the instrument cluster and the engine oil pressure gauge sensor and fuel pump switch.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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