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PowertrainP250B

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil level sensor circuit range/performance

24 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP250BNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP250BMotoroljenivåsensorkrets område/ytelse BrandPowertrain
GeelyP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP250BOIL LEVEL SENSOR MONITOR BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP250BNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP250BNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP250BNo description available Powertrain
MaseratiP250BEngine oil level sensor circuit performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP250BOil level sensor range BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP250BNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP250BOil level sensor range BrandPowertrain
SaabP250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P250BEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP250BEngine oil level sensor circuit range/performance 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.

5Extended variant codes 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P250B and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP250B00If memory error on oil level sensor is detected, ECM sets DTC BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP250B46Der lstandssensor hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Fehler im Kalibrierungs- oder Parametrierungsspeicher vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP250B92Der lstandssensor hat Funktionsstörung. Die Funktion oder die Anweisung ist fehlerhaft. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP250B96Der lstandssensor hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein interner Komponentenfehler vor. BrandPowertrain

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