Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Oil Pressure Relief Valve Diagnosis and Testing

Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Oil Pressure Relief Valve Diagnosis and Testing


Tools Required
* J 42907 Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter.
* J 21867 Pressure Gauge.
* J-21867-16 Oil Pressure Adapter.



Important: This test is performed to verify the operation of the cylinder deactivation oil pressure relief valve located in the oil pan. Refer to Lubrication Description (Description and Operation) and Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Description (Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Description) .






1. Remove the oil filter and install the J 42907 (2).
2. Install J 21867 (1), or equivalent, to the J 42907 (2).
3. Remove the oil pressure sensor. Refer to Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement (Service and Repair) .




4. Install the J-21867-16 (1) to the valve lifter oil manifold (2).




5. Install the J 21867 (1), or equivalent to the J-21867-16 (2).




6. Run the engine and measure the engine oil pressure while observing both gauges (1 and 2).
Operate the throttle, as required, to increase and decrease the engine oil pressure.

* With the engine running and the lower pressure gauge (2) measuring below 379 kPa (55 psi), both gauges should display the same pressure reading. If the readings are not the same and the lower gauge (2) has a higher reading, the cylinder deactivation (active fuel management) oil pressure relief valve is stuck in the open position or the valve lifter oil manifold filter is plugged.
* With the engine running and the lower pressure gauge (2) measuring above 379 kPa (55 psi), the upper gauge (1) should display no greater than 379-517 kPa (55-75 psi). If the reading on the upper gauge (1) is greater than 517 kPa (75 psi), the cylinder deactivation (active fuel management) oil pressure relief valve is stuck in the closed position.

7. Repair, as required.