PowertrainP17CE

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Auxiliary oil pump

8 brands affected · Description from DFFS 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 8

Brand	Code	Description	System
Daewoo	P17CE	No description available	Powertrain
DFFS	P17CE	Auxiliary oil pump Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P17CE	Kobling 2 Brand	Powertrain
GM	P17CE	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P17CE	Input Speed Sensor Direction Not Plausible Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P17CE	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P17CE	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P17CE	No description available	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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P17CE and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P17CE00	FBS4 Fehlereintrag 12 Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

Browse Pxxx codes or P17Cxx codes.