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P250E

Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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

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

  1. Read the engine oil level sensor while wiggling the harness
  2. Test the oil level sensor circuit for an intermittent open or short
  3. Inspect the oil level sensor connector for corrosion
  4. Check engine oil level on the dipstick
  5. Replace the engine oil level sensor if the signal stays erratic
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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