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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Excessive engine oil consumption
  1. Check the loose of the engine oil fill cap, oil drain bolt, and oil filter.
  2. Check for oil leaks.
  3. Check for worn valve guide(s) (see VALVE STEM-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION ) or worn valve stem seal(s) (see VALVE STEM-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION ).
  4. Check for damaged or worn piston ring(s) (see PISTON RING REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Check for damaged or worn engine internal parts (cylinder wall, pistons, etc.).
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Low oil pressure indicator does not come on with the ignition switch ON (II)
  1. 2006-09 model: Do the gauge assembly self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
  2. Test the oil pressure switch (see OIL PRESSURE SWITCH TEST  ).
An open in the wire between the gauge assembly and the oil pressure switch
Low oil pressure indicator stays on
  1. Check the engine oil level.
  2. 2006-09 model: Do the gauge assembly self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
  3. Test the oil pressure switch (see OIL PRESSURE SWITCH TEST  )
  4. Check the engine oil pressure (see OIL PRESSURE TEST  ).
  5. Check the oil filter for clogging.
  6. Check the oil screen for clogging.
  7. Check the relief valve.
  8. Check the oil pump (see INSPECTION  ).
A wire shorted to ground between the gauge assembly and the oil pressure switch