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My 96 olds Aurora had the check engine light come on yesterday. Chimes were going off and my info center was saying oil level system faulty. Seemed my oil pressure was low too. Engine appeared more hottier than normal. NO LEAKS anywhere. What would the prolblem be? Is this another sensor of some sort?
I have a miss-fire in my engine and i believe i'm having the same type of problem as said above . My check engine light is on , and Oil SYS Level Fault is also on . What would you recommend ?I have a miss-fire in my engine and i believe i'm having the same type of problem as said above . My check engine light is on , and Oil SYS Level Fault is also on . What would you recommend ?
Today, the Driver Information Center beeped and read: "Oil Level System Fault". I checked the oil pressure and it read 15 PSI at idle, (OK), oil level is good, engine temp is reading 175 - 200 (OK) and the Check Engine Light is NOT on. Everything seems to run "normal". Today, the Driver Information Center beeped and read: "Oil Level System Fault". I checked the oil pressure and it read 15 PSI at idle, (OK), oil level is good, engine temp is reading 175 - 200 (OK) and the Check Engine Light is NOT on. Everything seems to run "normal".
AnonymousMar 18, 2014
car shuts off and the low oil light appears. Also service engine light is oncar shuts off and the low oil light appears. Also service engine light is on
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It may seem obvious but do not operate the engine with it overheating as this can lead to more trouble including a cracked engine block.
Low engine oil pressure is a problem because if it exists, the critical engine parts may not get lubricated properly and may fail. Since you have ruled out external leaks, here are some possibilities:
Clogged oil filter or obstruction in the system
Loose wire or faulty oil pressure or oil level sending switch/sensor.
Possible blown head gasket. This is a serious problem that might be accompanied by white or blue exhaust smoke and a burnt coolant or oil odor. Check for oil contamination with coolant. The dipstick may show a brown milky film/sludge or smell like burnt coolant indicating contamination.
Engine oil pump is possibly bad. This is a serious problem. It's usually time to swap out or rebuild the engine, particularly if it has many miles.
Possible but unlikely in this case is a problem with PCU (Power Control Unit) that runs the Information Center. PCU problems are often indicated by getting other unrelated errors on the info display or "DATE NOT AVAILABLE" for extended periods when you start the car.
You did not mention the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light being on, but if so I would get the trouble codes read at the OBD II connector. The codes might indicate a sensor problem. Some auto stores do this for free. Either way, I would assume the worse case scenario (bad oil pump) and address it immediately. Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of the car, most things are not easy to diagnose and repair by the do-it-yourselfer. Hopefully though it is just a sensor but with a temperature rise, I would be careful.
I had my oil level fault flash at me when I started my car the but it went off and never came back on I have a little drip leak but nothing bad like a puddle and it does't run it still runs good and my engine light been on but I think it's because an oxygen sensor. Thank You JamesI had my oil level fault flash at me when I started my car the but it went off and never came back on I have a little drip leak but nothing bad like a puddle and it does't run it still runs good and my engine light been on but I think it's because an oxygen sensor. Thank You James
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Which crank sensor ? yours has two .
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor A
Center front of the engine, near the base of the engine oil level indicator
Engine Controls Component Views
Engine Controls Connector End Views
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor B
Center front of the engine, near the base of the engine oil level indicator
Engine Oil Level Switch
Center front of the engine, in the engine oil pan
Front Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
Center rear of the engine, in the right hand exhaust manifold
If it flickers at idle, it "might" be engine wear, especially if you are approaching 200,000 miles. It might also be a faulty oil pressure gauge sending unit which is a little more likely.
Oil pressure is generally not related to oil level unless the oil level is low.
Oil pressure is created by a pump and as the engine parts wear over time, the oil passes through them easier causing oil pressure to drop.
It is also possible that the loss of pressure is caused by an oil pump that has worn, but don't get your hopes up.
If the vehicle has a lot of mileage, has been driven hard, has not had the oil changed regularly, this occurs.
It is sometimes possible to put additives in your car that are "thicker" than oil and this will give you some time to decide what to do.
Gary
A typical automobile holds 4-5 quarts of oil.....Depends on the size of motor. If changing yourself, Drain out all oil, change filter, put oil plug back in. Put 3- 31/2 quarts back into car. put oil cap on and start car. Let run for 2-3 minutes then shut back off. Wait for a few. Pull out dipstick wipe, put back in then pull out a second time...Now you know how much you need to top off level.
these systems are very sensertive and can deploy easely system check should be done by a service tech who should be equip with the tooling to test/ repair system
I have had the same problem with my 96 aurora. I have a scan tool, but when this happened no codes were shown. My scan tool does not show codes for the Anti-Lock Brake system, or the Air Conditioner system. So, if your ABS light is on, its a problem with the ABS system, if not then there is a problem with the A/C system (which was my problem). There was a pressure sensor on the A/C system that was faulty (on the firewall up top in one of the A/C lines) The part was cheap around $15, but the system will **** out all the coolent as soon as the sensor is loosened or removed, so it should be drained, then have the sensor replaced and probably change the oil in the system at the same time so you dont end up with your A/C compressor succumbing to Black Death. Good luck, i hope this helps.
When the ABS light is on and stays on when driving means the vehicles computer has sensed a problem in the anti lock brake system and has shut off the system until it's repaired. You could have a problem with one of the wheel speed sensor, a bad connection or the ABS pump, you will need to take it to a service center and have the system tested.
i have never seen it on the console do that ,i know my engine light has stayed on for about four years and it is the turbin speed sensor in transmission but it dosent give me problems but then it started to flash and it was running bad ended up being injectors
I have a miss-fire in my engine and i believe i'm having the same type of problem as said above . My check engine light is on , and Oil SYS Level Fault is also on . What would you recommend ?
Today, the Driver Information Center beeped and read: "Oil Level System Fault". I checked the oil pressure and it read 15 PSI at idle, (OK), oil level is good, engine temp is reading 175 - 200 (OK) and the Check Engine Light is NOT on. Everything seems to run "normal".
car shuts off and the low oil light appears. Also service engine light is on
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