Powertrain
generic / SAE
P250C
Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Low
The oil level sensor signal voltage reads below the lower limit, typically a short to ground or an open at the reference end of the sender. The ECM treats the input as invalid and ignores oil-low warnings until the circuit is repaired.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number5 / 0C
Possible causes
- Signal wire shorted to ground high
- Sender shorted internally medium
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: oil level sensor
- Component: sensor wiring
Sources
References
sae:J2012