MK5 Golf - Oil level sensor not working?
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Last week I came out of the car park after work and the oil level warning light came on. I thought nothing of it, got home and checked the oil level after it cooled. It was fine, so thought maybe the sensor had just had a bit of a bump after going over the speedbump at the car park exit.
Woke up next morning, oil level warning light is still on. Opened up bonnet, checked dipstick and level is still fine. I topped up a little bit to increase it nearer to the higher end of the 'optimum' level. Closed bonnet, turned key and warning light is still on.
After all this I was running late for work then, so got in and drove it to work. Came out of work, saw my tyre was low-ish so went to the petrol station to put in some air (Oil level warning still on). Pumped up tyres, turned key and warning light is now off....
When I turn the key, the oil light doesnt come on the dash at startup. I can't remember if it used to or not. Does it? And if so, does it mean my sensor is now knackered and I need a new one?
Woke up next morning, oil level warning light is still on. Opened up bonnet, checked dipstick and level is still fine. I topped up a little bit to increase it nearer to the higher end of the 'optimum' level. Closed bonnet, turned key and warning light is still on.
After all this I was running late for work then, so got in and drove it to work. Came out of work, saw my tyre was low-ish so went to the petrol station to put in some air (Oil level warning still on). Pumped up tyres, turned key and warning light is now off....
When I turn the key, the oil light doesnt come on the dash at startup. I can't remember if it used to or not. Does it? And if so, does it mean my sensor is now knackered and I need a new one?
By get it checked, do you mean a VAGCOM scan? Or get it up on the ramps? I am presuming the oil sensor has taken a knock or the wiring has come loose, as I keep checking oil level and its fine
Anyone any ideas where the sensor itself is located?
Anyone any ideas where the sensor itself is located?
Edited by 3sixty on Tuesday 26th October 21:00
Had same problem.was oil sensor wire got caught on small branch and pulled wire causing a short and no start and cluster going crazy.I got oil level temp open or short to ground so I left ignition on and jacked up the car.and gentle pushed one way and pulled the wires
.when I pushed the lights went .but when I pulled just a nip three beeps and cluster gan mad.hope this helps someone out there.
.when I pushed the lights went .but when I pulled just a nip three beeps and cluster gan mad.hope this helps someone out there.
Edited by Darn05 on Monday 6th March 18:45
Had same problem.was oil sensor wire got caught on small branch and pulled wire causing a short and no start and cluster going crazy.I got oil level temp open or short to ground so I left ignition on and jacked up the car.and gentle pushed one way and pulled the wires
.when I pushed the lights went .but when I pulled just a nip three beeps and cluster gan mad.hope this helps someone out there.
.when I pushed the lights went .but when I pulled just a nip three beeps and cluster gan mad.hope this helps someone out there.
Edited by Darn05 on Monday 6th March 18:45
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