Change Engine Oil Indicator Inoperative

Change Engine Oil Indicator Inoperative

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) determines when the engine oil should be changed and calculates the oil life in percent. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives this information from the ECM through class 2 serial data and illuminates the oil level percent in the driver information center. The IPC will illuminate the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message when the oil needs to be changed.

Circuit/System Testing

Verify the scan tool Engine Oil Life Remaining parameter is greater than 0 percent.

If equal to 0 percent,replace IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

* GM Oil Life System Resetting
* Programming and Relearning for the IPC setup, and programming. Programming and Relearning