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PowertrainP250D

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil level sensor circuit high

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP250DON (Pump Activated) BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BYDP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP250DMotoroljenivÄgivarkrets hög BrandPowertrain
GeelyP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP250DNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP250DNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP250DNo description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP250DOil level sensor signal high BrandPowertrain
OpelP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP250DNo description available Powertrain
PorscheP250DNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP250DOil level sensor signal high BrandPowertrain
SaabP250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P250DEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP250DEngine oil level sensor circuit high 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P250D and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP250D00If short to power in signal circuit of oil level sensor is detected, ECM sets DTC BrandPowertrain

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