Check Oil Indicator Lights Continuously With No Loss Of Serial Data
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1997 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 BASIC TESTING article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section. Refer to menu below. 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 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . If BFC is commanding CHECK OIL indicator OFF and indicator is illuminated, replace instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT PANEL article.