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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).