Powertrain
generic / SAE
P05EA
Engine Oil Bypass Valve Control Circuit High
Same as P05E8 with the control line shorted to supply. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / EA
Possible causes
- Control line shorted to supply high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 120–450 €
- Estimated time: 0.6–2 h
- Component: oil bypass valve
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012