Yellow oil light flashing on

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Snellybbrp
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Yellow oil light flashing on

Post by Snellybbrp »

Hi guys

My oil warning light came on yesterday filled it up with oil but still is saying check oil level? Any one with ideas as why this would be

Many thanks
Cuprabob
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Re: Yellow oil light flashing on

Post by Cuprabob »

It could be a faulty level sensor if you've checked tbe oil level and found it to be between min and max on the dipstick.
Snellybbrp
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Re: Yellow oil light flashing on

Post by Snellybbrp »

Thx it's the micro switch on the bonnet!!
Cuprabob
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
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With a: Manual box
Options: Panoramic Roof, 19" Black Luganos, Vienna Leather, Parking Sensors, DAB, Dynaudio, Bluetooth, Cruise, Folding Mirrors, Xenons
Location: S/W Scotland

Re: Yellow oil light flashing on

Post by Cuprabob »

I forgot about that and the fact the error won't clear if it hasn't detected the bonnet being opened to rectify the issue.

Glad it was something simple:-)
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