General Diagnostic Table: Inspection
Before performing diagnostics, make sure that the engine oil level is correct and no oil leakage exists.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSTICS CHART
| Symptom | Possible cause | Corrective action | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Warning light remains on. | 1) Oil pressure switch failure | Cracked diaphragm or oil leakage within switch | Replace. |
| Broken spring or seized contacts | Replace. | ||
| 2) Low oil pressure | Clogging of oil filter | Replace. | |
| Malfunction of oil by-pass valve in oil filter | Clean or replace. | ||
| Malfunction of oil relief valve in oil pump | Clean or replace. | ||
| Clogged oil passage | Clean. | ||
| Clogged oil strainer or broken pipe | Clean or replace. | ||
| 3) No oil pressure | Insufficient engine oil | Replenish. | |
| Broken oil strainer | Replace. | ||
| 2. Warning light does not turn on. | 1) Malfunction of combination meter | Replace. | |
| 2) Poor contact of switch contact points | Replace. | ||
| 3) Disconnection of wiring | Repair. | ||
| 3. Warning light flickers momentarily. | 1) Poor contact of terminals | Repair. | |
| 2) Defective wiring harness | Repair. | ||
| 3) Low oil pressure | Check for the same possible causes as listed 1) - 2). | ||