B1383

Oil Level Lamp Circuit Short To Battery

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Constant glow of the oil level lamp on the dashboard
False low oil warnings
Inability to check oil level via on-board computer

Causes

Wiring harness damage
Oil level sensor malfunction
Short circuit in oil level lamp
Problems with connectors
ECU malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness
Inspect the oil level sensor and lamp connectors
Check the operation of the oil level sensor
Replace faulty components
If necessary, replace the ECU

Related codes

B1380 B1381 B1382