VOLVO
ECM-P250A17 - Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit. General Electrical Failures. Circuit voltage above threshold
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsS80 (2007–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (6)
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009All engines except: B6304T2
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B6324S
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine D5244T18, D5244T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The ECM keeps track of engine oil level. The code is stored when the calculated value falls outside its permitted range. Diesel can mix into the oil during particle filter regeneration, which raises the oil level, and then the code for low oil quality may be stored at the same time.
Possible causes
- Oil level too high
What you can do
- 1Check the oil level with the dipstick to see whether it really is too high
- 2If the engine oil is diluted with diesel, an oil change is needed. If the level is too high, excess oil can be drained out
- 3Have a workshop adapt the control module's calculated oil level to the actual level after an oil change or draining
- 4If the code for low oil quality is also stored, they often have the same cause, so fault-trace them together
Symptoms you may notice2
- Incorrect fluid level in the lubrication system
- Text message in the display
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.