VOLVO
ECM-P250A00 - Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
8 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–)
Show models by year and engine (13)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2015Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008–2011Engine B4204S3, B4204S4 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014Engine B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B5204T8, B5204T9 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine B5204T8, B5204T9 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B5204T9, B5254T12 only
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2011Engine B4204S3, B4204S4 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013–2015Engine B5204T9 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14 only
What does this fault code mean?
The ECM reads the oil level sensor signal. The code is stored when that signal is too high or too low, or when two consecutive readings differ by an unreasonable amount. The causes are open circuits in the power supply, the signal wire or the earth lead, or a damaged oil level sensor.
Possible causes
- Open circuit in the power supply
- Open circuit in the signal wire
- Open circuit in the earth lead
- Damaged oil level sensor
What you can do
- 1If you have a diagnostic tool, read the oil level value in live data a few times with the engine running and see whether it jumps sharply between readings
- 2Check that the relevant fuses are intact
- 3Check the connector to the oil level sensor for contact resistance and oxidation
- 4Use a multimeter to check that the power supply, signal wire and earth lead to the oil level sensor have no open circuit
- 5If the fault remains after these checks, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the oil level sensor
Symptoms you may notice1
- No noticeable symptoms for the driver
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.