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PowertrainP164D

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure: malfunction; Defective

14 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

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. 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 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryP164DMIL circuit short to battery BrandPowertrain
DaewooP164DNo description available Powertrain
DFXKP164DMIL circuit short to power BrandPowertrain
EOBDP164DReduced oil pressure switch BrandPowertrain
GMP164DNo description available Powertrain
Great WallP164DMalfunction indicator lamp short to battery BrandPowertrain
HoldenP164DFuel Pump Driver Control Module Processor Monitoring Circuit BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP164DNo description available Powertrain
MaseratiP164DGlow Plug Module Power Supply Voltage High BrandPowertrain
OpelP164DNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP164DNo description available Powertrain
SaabP164DNo description available Powertrain
TataP164DNo description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP164DOil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure: malfunction; Defective BrandPowertrain

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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