VOLVO
ECM-P250C00 - Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Low. General Failure Information. No sub type information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (17)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014–2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007All engines except: B5254T6, B6324S
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008–2009Engine B8444S, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010–2011Engine B8444S only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, D4204T5 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T14 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T14 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008–2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T5 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009All engines except: B6304T2
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014–2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B6324S
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2011Engine B8444S only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine D5244T18, D5244T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The oil level sensor sits in the oil pan and sends oil level information to the ECM. The code is stored when the oil level signal is abnormally low. Causes can be a very low oil level, a damaged sensor, or a signal cable shorted to supply voltage or to ground.
Possible causes
- Extremely low oil level
- Damaged oil level sensor
- Signal cable short-circuited to supply voltage (see ECM-P250D00)
- Signal cable short-circuited to ground (see ECM-P250C00)
- Contact resistance or oxidation in the connectors
What you can do
- 1Check the oil level with the dipstick. If it is very low, top up the oil
- 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 signal cable from the oil level sensor is not short-circuited to plus or to ground (body)
- 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.