System Description

DESIGN/PURPOSE 

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

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BULB CHECK 

The bulb turns ON after turning ON the ignition switch (engine stop) and turns OFF after restarting the engine.

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 reads the resistance value of an engine oil pressure sensor and transmits the engine oil pressure warning signal to combination meter via CAN communication.
• The information display (on combination meter) is SHOWN/HIDDEN the engine oil pressure warning, according to the engine oil pressure sensor signal received from ECM.

LIGHTING CONDITION 

When all of the following conditions are satisfied:

• Ignition switch: ON
• Engine running
• Engine oil pressure is less than the specified value.

SHUTOFF CONDITION 

• Ignition switch: OFF
• Engine stop
• Engine oil pressure is the specified value or more.

TIMING CHART 

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