VOLVO
ECM-P250C11 - Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Low. General Electrical Failures. Circuit short to ground
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
3 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (9)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2012Engine B5254T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2008Engine B5254T6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010–2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B5254T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine B5254T6 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010–2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B5254T10 only
What does this fault code mean?
The ECM monitors the sensor output. The code is stored when that output is missing, which may be caused by the signal cable being shorted to ground or by a damaged sensor.
Possible causes
- Signal cable short-circuited to ground
- Damaged oil level sensor
What you can do
- 1Read the fault status with the engine running and note whether the fault is still active
- 2Check that the relevant fuses are intact
- 3Use a multimeter to check that the signal cable from the oil level sensor is not short-circuited to ground (body)
- 4Check that the connector to the oil level sensor is secure and clean
- 5If the fault remains after these checks, have a workshop with diagnostic equipment check the oil level sensor
Symptoms you may notice1
- The oil pressure warning lamp comes on or behaves abnormally
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.