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PowertrainP165F

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Oil pressure regulation valve: short to GND; Lower limit exceeded

12 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP165FFuel pump fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP165FNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP165FOliedrukregelklep BrandPowertrain
GMP165FNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP165FTurbocharger Boost Pressure Output Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP165FPCM/ECM/TCM Vehicle Options Error BrandPowertrain
MahindraP165FNo description available Powertrain
OpelP165FNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP165FNo description available Powertrain
SaabP165FNo description available Powertrain
TataP165FNo description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP165FOil pressure regulation valve: short to GND; Lower limit exceeded 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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