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P1189 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for May 2008

Engine Oil Pressure Switch Circuit Malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1189
Help Request Posted
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G1ND52J83
P1189: eng oil press sw circuit. hello all and again thanks in advance on this one. It is a very intermittent no start but cranks every time. Every time it won't start it acts like the anti-theft activates. It will try to start then quit and just crank. Before changing the key and tumbler wit...
May 03, 2008
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GHDX13E61
P1189: Engine Oil Pressure Switch Circuit Malfunction. Vehicle stalls intermittantly, usually at idle, cold or hot. Also cuts out at idle or driving above 3100 rpm. Performed vacuum test while cutting out and found exhaust restricted at Cat. and rear O2 matching front signal. Replaced cat and rear O2. No change. C...
May 27, 2008
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GHDX13E61
P1189: Engine Oil Pressure Switch Circuit Malfunction. Vehicle stalls intermittantly, usually at idle, cold or hot. Also cuts out at idle or driving above 3100 rpm. Performed vacuum test while cutting out and found exhaust restricted at Cat. and rear O2 matching front signal. Replaced cat and rear O2. No change. C...
May 28, 2008