Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch A Low

Where it lives

For P0522, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

• Worn bearings or pump causing low oil pressure
• Low oil level or wrong viscosity
• Clogged pump pickup
• Faulty oil pressure sensor
• Shorted sensor wiring

What to do next

1. Stop driving until oil pressure is verified with a gauge
2. Check oil level, condition, and grade
3. Install a mechanical gauge to measure true pressure
4. Inspect the pump pickup screen if pressure is truly low
5. Replace the sensor only if gauge pressure is correct

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