PowertrainP159D

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Oil level/temperature sensor: implausible signal; Mechanical failure

13 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

Sensor or actuator fault
Wiring or connector fault
Vacuum or intake leak
Fuel or ignition problem
Control module 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
Daewoo	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
EOBD	P159D	Capteur G Brand	Powertrain
GM	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P159D	Power Take-Off (PTO) Remote Mode Switch Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Mahindra	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Nissan	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Opel	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Porsche	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P159D	No description available	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P159D	Oil level/temperature sensor: implausible signal; Mechanical failure 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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P159D and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P159D00	Sensor Saugrohrdruck elektrischer Fehler Signalpegel High Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P159D00	Sensor Saugrohrdruck elektrischer Fehler Signalpegel High Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

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