P250A

Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Low oil level indicator is on
Inaccurate oil level readings on the dashboard
Error message on display
The engine is running fine, but there is an error

Causes

Oil level sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Problems with the on-board computer
Low engine oil level

How to Fix

Check the oil level manually
Inspect the sensor wiring and connectors
Check sensor resistance
Replace the oil level sensor if necessary
Reset error code after repair

Related codes

P250B P2509 P0520