PowertrainP055C

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil pressure sensor/switch 'B' low

13 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine oil pressure or oil level. Low oil pressure can destroy the engine within minutes.

1What it means in plain English

This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.

2Common causes

Carbon build-up in the throttle body
Faulty idle air control valve
Faulty vehicle speed sensor
Faulty charging system or weak battery
Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

Stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it has been checked. Low oil pressure or a low oil level can destroy the engine within minutes.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 13

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
Daewoo	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
EOBD	P055C	Motorolietryksensor/kontakt 'B' lav Brand	Powertrain
GM	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P055C	Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P055C	Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch 'B' Low Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
Proton	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P055C	No description available	Powertrain
Toyota	P055C	Engine oil pressure sensor/switch 'B' low Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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