Severity: Fix right away. Driving risks expensive damage or a breakdown.
The computer is getting no usable signal from the sensor that reports engine oil pressure, so it cannot warn you if pressure drops.
Check the oil level first, inspect the wiring, and replace the sensor if the level is normal.
Check the oil level with the dipstick right away. If the level is fine, the sensor may be bad — but if the level is low or the engine sounds noisy, do not drive it.
Avoid driving until it is checked — towing is the safer choice. Check the oil level with the dipstick right away. If the level is fine, the sensor may be bad — but if the level is low or the engine sounds noisy, do not drive it.
The most common causes are: Failed oil pressure sensor; Damaged wiring or connector; Low oil level; Clogged oil passage. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.
Check the oil level first, inspect the wiring, and replace the sensor if the level is normal.
