OBD Guide

P1684

Metering Oil Pump Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased noise from the oil pump
  • Reduced oil pressure
  • Loss of engine power

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Oil pump position sensor malfunction
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Mechanical oil pump problems
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Check sensor connections and connectors
  3. Replace oil pump position sensor if necessary
  4. Check the condition of the oil pump
  5. Update engine control unit software

Related codes

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