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  1. 02-14-2006, 04:01 PM #1
    rob101
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    hello everyone, I just got a low oil level warning after I got to work today. I am going to check the dipstick soon. But I was wondering I have heard that there are 2 sensors for this, one while the engine is running and one for when the engine is static, is this true?

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  2. 02-14-2006, 05:34 PM #2
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    Yes, there are 2 sensors as you say,both are contained in the same assembly.
    Bentley has a procedure for testing them in situ with a meter.Sorry but Bentley is at my work so cant give you details
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    Default Check the plug on the sensor

    Mine had rotted away and was causing all kinds of false warnings.

    Had to solder a new plug assembly cut from an old throttle position switch to get to work right again.


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    phew, the oil is not low its just a stupid sensor malfunction. thank god for dipsticks and the mk. 1 eyeball

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    I have had the warning a couple of times always towards the end of the service interval.It goes off when the oil is about halfway down the dipstick....
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  6. 02-15-2006, 04:51 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ
    I have had the warning a couple of times always towards the end of the service interval.It goes off when the oil is about halfway down the dipstick....
    ah i see, didn't go off this afternoon at all, weird oh well i sometimes think that bmws are too smart for their own good lol

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