ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM TROUBLE IN GENERAL
Lubrication
S178100
9. Engine Lubrication System Trouble in General
A: INSPECTION S178100A10
Before performing diagnostics, make sure that the engine oil level is correct and no oil leakage exists.
Trouble
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
Clogged oil filter
Replace.
Malfunction of oil by-pass valve of oil filter
Clean or replace.
Malfunction of oil relief valve of oil pump
Clean or replace.
Clogged oil passage
Clean.
Excessive tip clearance and side clearance of oil pump rotor and gear
Replace.
Clogged oil strainer or broken pipe
Clean or replace.
3) No oil pressure
Insufficient engine oil
Replenish.
Broken pipe of oil strainer
Replace.
Stuck oil pump rotor
Replace.
2. Warning light does not go on.
1) Burn-out bulb
Replace.
2) Poor contact of switch contact points
Replace.
3) Disconnection of wiring
Repair.
3. Warning light flickers momentarily.
1) Poor contact at terminals
Repair.
2) Defective wiring harness
Repair.
3) Low oil pressure
Check for the same possible causes as listed in 1.-2).
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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM TROUBLE IN GENERAL
Lubrication MEMO:
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