P250E
Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
What it means
P250E means Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.
Where it lives
For P250E, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P250E reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- An intermittent open or short in the oil level sensor circuit
- A failed engine oil level sensor
- Corrosion at the oil level sensor connector
- An erratic oil level sensor signal
What to do next
- Read the engine oil level sensor while wiggling the harness
- Test the oil level sensor circuit for an intermittent open or short
- Inspect the oil level sensor connector for corrosion
- Check engine oil level on the dipstick
- Replace the engine oil level sensor if the signal stays erratic
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.