Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0520 Porsche
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0520 Porsche definition:
The PCM continuously monitors the engine oil pressure. The Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch sends a signal to the PCM when the engine is running.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0520 Porsche
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Oil pressure warning light ON.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0520 Porsche
– Low oil level or motor mechanical fault – Open or short oil level sensor circuit condition – Poor oil level sensor electrical connection – Faulty oil pressure sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0520 Porsche is detected when the circuit from oil pressure sensor to PCM is malfunction
Possible Solutions
The most likely cause is a faulty oil pressure sensor/switch
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Porsche:
2013 Porsche Cayenne,2013 Porsche Boxster S,2013 Porsche Boxster,2013 Porsche 911,2012 Porsche Panamera,2012 Porsche 911,2011 Porsche 911,2010 Porsche Panamera,2010 Porsche Cayenne,2010 Porsche 911 GT3,2009 Porsche 911,2008 Porsche Cayenne,2008 Porsche Boxster,2008 Porsche 911,2007 Porsche Cayman,2007 Porsche Cayman,2007 Porsche Boxster,2007 Porsche Boxster,2007 Porsche 911,2006 Porsche 911,2005 Porsche Boxster S,2005 Porsche Boxster,2005 Porsche 911,2004 Porsche 911,2003 Porsche 911
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