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PowertrainP250E

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil level sensor circuit intermittent/erratic

21 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP250ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
BYDP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
CheryP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DaewooP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFSP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFXP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFXKP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
EOBDP250EMotoroljenivÄgivarkrets intermittent/oregelbunden BrandPowertrain
GeelyP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
GMP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
Great WallP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HafeiP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HondaP250EProgram update for Oil level sensor BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP250ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP250EEngine oil level sensor - circuit intermittent/erratic BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP250ENo description available Powertrain
ProtonP250ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P250EEngine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP250EEngine oil level sensor circuit intermittent/erratic 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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