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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

DESIGN/PURPOSE 

When engine oil pressure is low, the oil pressure warning lamp informs the driver of low oil pressure to prevent damage to the engine.

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BULB CHECK 

Not applicable

OPERATION AT COMBINATION METER CAN COMMUNICATION CUT-OFF OR UNUSUAL SIGNAL 

For the operation for CAN communications blackout or abnormal signal reception, refer to Fail-Safe .

SYSTEM DIAGRAM 

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SIGNAL PATH 

ECM calculates an engine oil pressure according to a signal transmitted from the engine oil pressure sensor. When the engine oil pressure is low, ECM transmits the engine oil pressure warning lamp signal to combination meter via CAN communication. Then the engine oil pressure warning lamp illuminates.

LIGHTING CONDITION 

When all of the following conditions is satisfied:

SHUTOFF CONDITION 

When any of the following conditions is satisfied:

TIMING CHART 

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