Informs the vehicle control unit, ECU, and the driver of the amount of oil in the oil pan before starting the engine. The oil light will be illuminated on the dashboard if the amount of oil is low.
LOCATION
The location will vary depending on the vehicle model. It is usually located in the engine block or oil pan itself.
COMMON FAULT SYMPTOMS
- Heavily contaminated oil
- Sensor wear or blown fuse
- Sensor breakage due to shock or vibration
- Connector or wiring failure
- Accumulation of oil deposits on the sensor surface
FAULT EFFECTS
- Vehicle will not start
- Engine stalls
- No response at idle
- Oil light activated in the dashboard
