Laser L4-135 2.2L SOHC Turbo VIN E FI (1984)
Oil Level Warning Indicator: Customer Interest
Low Oil Level Warning - Inoperative
Models
1984 Laser XE Equipped With 24-Function Electronic Voice Alert
Subject
Inoperative Low Engine Oil Level Message/High Dipstick Operator Effort
Index
ELECTRICAL
Date 12-13-83
No..
08-13-83
P-4930C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
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The low engine oil level warning message may not be given due to an interference condition that could interrupt the dipstick to dipstick base
electrical connection.
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High dipstick insertion and removal effort may be due to an undersized dipstick tube.
DIAGNOSIS
To determine if the inoperative low engine oil message is related to the dipstick, make sure the dipstick is fully seated in the dipstick base. If not seated,
it may be due to interference with the distributor wire shield. Engine vibration may then cause upward movement of the dipstick, opening the contacts,
thus preventing the low oil level message.
PARTS REQUIRED
For high dipstick operator effort:
Dipstick Tube
PN 4173376
Loctite
PN 4318029
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Inoperative Low Engine Oil Level Message (this repair is only applicable to vehicles built before September 2, 1983 - MDH 09-02-XX):
1.
Remove dipstick from base.
