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Oil Level Sensor: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR 
    1. Partially immerse the sensor in an oil bath and warm up the oil bath.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 ON, 20°C (68°F) Below 1 Ω
      OFF, 20°C (68°F) Below 1 Ω
      ON, 60°C (140°F) Below 1 Ω
      OFF, 60°C (140°F) 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Engine Oil Level Sensor Terminals
      G04948263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor.