PowertrainP055D

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil pressure sensor/switch 'B' high

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	P055D	No description available	Powertrain
Daewoo	P055D	No description available	Powertrain
EOBD	P055D	Motorolietryksensor/kontakt 'B' høj Brand	Powertrain
GM	P055D	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P055D	Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P055D	Also, troubleshoot P0523 or Brand	Powertrain
Isuzu	P055D	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P055D	Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch 'B' High Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P055D	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P055D	No description available	Powertrain
Proton	P055D	Also, troubleshoot P0523 or Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P055D	No description available	Powertrain
Toyota	P055D	Engine oil pressure sensor/switch 'B' high 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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