VOLVO
ECM-P250E00 - Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic. 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 (10)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014–2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007–2011Engine 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–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T5 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014–2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T5 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2011Engine B8444S only
What does this fault code mean?
The fault is recorded as intermittent, which means it may have been present without necessarily being present now. The ECM monitors the oil level with the sensor and stores the code when the signal is disturbed or when the oil level changes very quickly. This may be caused by an oil leak, poor contact or a damaged sensor.
Possible causes
- Rapid oil level change, for example from an oil leak
- Loose plug, resistance or oxidation at the connections
- Damaged oil level sensor
What you can do
- 1Check the engine for heavy oil leakage and for oil marks under the car
- 2Check the oil level with the dipstick. If it drops quickly between checks, this may be due to a leak
- 3Check the connector to the oil level sensor for looseness, contact resistance and oxidation; clean and remedy it if needed
- 4The test runs during road driving, so a test drive shows whether the fault is still there
- 5If the fault returns, 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.