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Oil Warning light

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:44 pm
by hennared323i
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

Re: Oil Warning light

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:53 pm
by Simon13
the oil level sensor is bust

Re: Oil Warning light

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:51 am
by hennared323i
Simon13 wrote:the oil level sensor is bust
Cheers,

I'll add it to the list :cry:

Re: Oil Warning light

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:54 pm
by Simon13
Mine does the same

Re: Oil Warning light

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 3:19 pm
by Andyboy
E46 innit, Austin Rover electrics.

Don't forget to drain the oil before taking the old one out.

Re: Oil Warning light

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:16 pm
by Simon13
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.

Re: Oil Warning light

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:41 pm
by hennared323i
I have learned something today

Thank you

Re: Oil Warning light

Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:32 pm
by E30BeemerLad
Mine has done this since I got it, when I can hear the cams ticking I know it needs some more oil :D