D35 Low engine oil pressure
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Seicento Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1998–2010
- Section
- Engine › D35 Low engine oil pressure
DiagnosisD35 Low engine oil pressure · page 1 of 2
D35 Low engine oil pressure
The warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
If the warning light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to MAR and the engine is off, see Diagnosis K30.
NOTE: Preliminarily check:
– engine oil level
– engine coolant level
| Step | Validity | Operation to be performed | Test results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK | ⚠ | 🔧 | |||
| 1 | CHECK OIL PRESSURE | Check delivery pressure falls within prescribed limits PROCEDURE OP. 0510C20 |
All OK Go to Step 2 |
Problems found Pressure lower than prescribed |
Intervention Replace oil pump PROCEDURE OP. 1084B12 |
| 2 | CHECK OIL TYPE AND FILTER | Check the engine oil is the type and in the quantity prescribed Check the oil filter is of the prescribed type and check it is correctly assembled |
All OK Go to Step 3 |
Problems found inappropriate engine oil |
Intervention Replace engine oil |
| Problems found inappropriate or incorrectly assembled oil filter |
Intervention Replace engine oil filter PROCEDURE OP. 1084B30 |
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| 3 | CHECK OIL PUMP | Check intactness of oil pump. In particular check: – intactness and cleanliness of oil pressure discharge valve – intactness of the respective spring |
All OK Go to Step 4 |
Problems found Damaged or distorted oil pump Damaged pressure discharge valve |
Intervention Replace the oil pump PROCEDURE OP. 1084B12 |
| 4 | CHECK LUBRICATION SYSTEM | Perform a general test of the lubrication system PROCEDURE OP. 0510C20 | All OK Go to Step 5 |
Problems found Lubrication system faults |
Intervention Restore the lubrication system |
| 5 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION | Check the fault is no longer present | All OK End of test |
Problems found – |
Intervention – |
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