Oil Warning light

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hennared323i
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Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:44 pm

2001 325i M54

Regardless of the oil level, topped up or slightly low, I keep getting the yellow oil light coming on about 30 secs after start up then goes off 10 seconds later.

Doesn't matter whether it is hot or cold and only happens the once during a drive.

Any ideas welcomed
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Simon13
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Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:53 pm

the oil level sensor is bust
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hennared323i
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Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:51 am

Simon13 wrote:the oil level sensor is bust
Cheers,

I'll add it to the list :cry:
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Simon13
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Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:54 pm

Mine does the same
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Andyboy
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Tue Apr 14, 2015 3:19 pm

E46 innit, Austin Rover electrics.

Don't forget to drain the oil before taking the old one out.
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Simon13
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Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:16 pm

Top tip if DIY oil changes are your thing leave the ignition OFF as draining the oil with the iginition ON is what kills the level sensors as they short out.
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hennared323i
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Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:41 pm

I have learned something today

Thank you
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E30BeemerLad
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Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:32 pm

Mine has done this since I got it, when I can hear the cams ticking I know it needs some more oil :D
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