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PowertrainP252A

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil quality sensor circuit

19 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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP252ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP252AMotoroliekwaliteitssensorkring BrandPowertrain
GeelyP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP252ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP252ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P252AEngine Oil Quality Sensor Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP252AEngine oil quality sensor circuit 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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