What the OBD-II code p0520 means

Fault code P0520 – a step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing it

The meaning of error code P0520 – Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Malfunction
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The meaning of fault code P0520 is: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Malfunction. Find out what exactly this means, the symptoms and causes of the code P0520 and how to fix the malfunction.
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