Check Oil Indicator Lights Continuously With No Loss Of Serial Data
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using scan tool, monitor PCM. If PCM is commanding CHECK OIL indicator ON, go to appropriate TESTS W/CODES
article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section:
- TESTS W/CODES - 2.4L
- TESTS W/CODES - 3.1L
If PCM is commanding CHECK OIL indicator OFF, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, monitor BFC SPI serial data link. If BFC is commanding CHECK OIL indicator ON, replace BFC. See procedures in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . If BFC is commanding CHECK OIL indicator OFF and indicator is illuminated, replace instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT PANEL article.