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P250C

Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Low

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P250C means Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P250C, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P250C reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • Engine oil below the sensor threshold
  • A failed engine oil level sensor
  • An open or short in the oil level sensor circuit
  • A loose oil level sensor connector

What to do next

  1. Read the engine oil level sensor on a scan tool
  2. Check engine oil level on the dipstick
  3. Test the oil level sensor circuit for open and short faults
  4. Inspect the oil level sensor connector for looseness
  5. Replace the engine oil level sensor if the oil level and circuit test good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.