PowertrainP187E

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

After the adaptation, the vehicle is not ready to drive and contains the DTC: - Oil pressure reservoir pressureless

11 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 11

Brand	Code	Description	System
Daewoo	P187E	No description available	Powertrain
EOBD	P187E	Taisce brú ola Brand	Powertrain
GM	P187E	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P187E	Transmission Park Valve Stuck Off Brand	Powertrain
Land Rover	P187E	Differential Lock-Up Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P187E	No description available	Powertrain
Nissan	P187E	No description available	Powertrain
Opel	P187E	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P187E	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P187E	No description available	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P187E	After the adaptation, the vehicle is not ready to drive and contains the DTC: - Oil pressure reservoir pressureless 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P187E and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P187E00	Self Diagnosis error detection based on the Correction Avg value in NOx sensor 1. Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P187E00	Self Diagnosis error detection based on the Correction Avg value in NOx sensor 1. Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P187E00	Check that the DTC - Oil pressure reservoir pressureless is actively stored in the DTC memory Brand	Powertrain

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