OBD Guide

P1672

Low Engine Oil Level Lamp Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The low oil light on the dashboard is on
  • The low oil level lamp does not light up when the ignition is turned on.
  • The lamp flashes or is unstable
  • Error message on display
  • False low oil warnings

Causes

  • Low engine oil level
  • Oil level sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the circuit
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.
  2. Check the condition of the oil level sensor
  3. Check the integrity of wiring and contacts
  4. Scan the control unit for other errors
  5. Replace the oil level sensor if necessary

Related codes

Error P1672 by Vehicle Brand