Toronado V6-3800 3.8L (1988)
If oil level is low, BI88 should be "HI". (The sensor is open with low oil level and the BCM 5 volt circuit remains at 5 volts; "HI" in diagnostics.)
The BCM only checks oil level at key "ON" when the engine has cooled by 15~C (59~F) or more since the last engine run cycle. Example: If the engine
was running at 90~C (194~F) coolant temp at key "OFF" and is at 85~C (185~F) coolant temp at key "ON", the BCM will ignore oil level sensor input.
If the engine is at 90~C (194~F) at key "OFF" and is at 25~C (77~F) at key "ON", the BCM will check the sensor status. If the status is "HI" or open, the
BCM will display a low oil level warning.
The oil level sensor component location for all model years is shown in the 1990 Toronado/Trofeo Service Manual on page 8A-201-0, Figure A.
For oil pan replacement procedure, refer to Section 6A8 in the 1990 Toronado/Trofeo Service Manual. Torque engine oil pan bolts to 10 N-m (7 lbs.ft.),
then retorque to 16 N-m (12 lbs.ft.).
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