Code result
P0522
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Low Voltage
Moderate severity
What it means
The oil pressure sensor signal is below the expected minimum. Often points to an electrical fault — short to ground or failed sensor — but can also indicate genuinely low oil pressure.
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
Sensor failed (low)
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Signal shorted to ground
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
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