What P0522 means
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Voltage
Common causes (general)
Before spending money on parts, verify the code with a scan tool and read freeze frame data. Freeze frame captures every sensor value at the moment the code set — this is often enough to figure out the root cause without further testing.
Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P0522:
| BMW | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Low Voltage |
| FORD | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Input |
| HONDA | EOP Sensor Circuit Low Voltage |
| MITSUBISHI | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Low Voltage |
| NISSAN | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Low Voltage |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Low Voltage |
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