Engine Oil Level Sensor Inspection
NOTE:
  • This procedure checks the engine oil level sensor normality.
  • Do this procedure at a flat place.
  • Make sure that the customer hasn't added oil before doing this procedure.
  • Check for any oil leaks before doing this procedure.
  • Make sure the vehicle has the genuine oil level gauge.
  • Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS before doing this procedure. If any Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, troubleshoot them first, then do this procedure.
  1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm (min −1 ) without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for 5 minutes.
    • If the engine oil level is OK, and the engine oil wasn't added by the customer after the engine oil lamp came on, replace the engine oil level sensor, then go to Step 4 .
    • If the engine oil level is not in the proper level, adjust the engine oil level, then go to Step 1 and recheck.
  1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm (min −1 ) without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
    • If there are no DTCs indicated, the engine oil level sensor is OK.
    • If any Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.