3360211 - D35 LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

The special signal in the instrument panel indicates a decrease in pressure in the engine lubrication circuit.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • that the engine oil level is correct
  • that there are no leaks from the lubrication circuit
Continue to Step 1Low oil levelRestore the correct level
Leaks detectedEliminate the leaks
1CHECKING LUBRICATION SYSTEM PRESSUREAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the lubrication system pressure is correct Op. 0510C20Continue to Step 4Low engine oil pressureContinue to Step 2
2CHECKING LUBRICATION SYSTEMAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the engine oil pump is working properly Op.   1084B18  Continue to Step 3Oil pump faultyReplace the oil pump Op.   1084B10 
3CHECKING LUBRICATION SYSTEMAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • seal of crankshaft channel plugs
  • play on main journal/big end bearings
Continue to Step 4Plugs faultyReplace the plugs Op. 1024A20
Plugs faultyRestore the correct play
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persists See table   K109  DISPLAYING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FAULT ON MATRIX Search for the fault starting from another symptom'