DTC Troubleshooting: P250A

DTC P250A:
 Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Malfunction
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Wait 5 seconds.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P250A indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 5 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the engine oil level sensor and the ECM/PCM.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Disconnect the engine oil level sensor 3P connector.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Measure the voltage between engine oil level sensor 3P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES -
Go to Step 9 .
NO -
Repair open in the wire between the engine oil level sensor and the No. 21 OIL LVL (7.5 A) fuse then go to Step 19 .