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General => The garage => Topic started by: brothy on 10 June 2011, 18:10

Title: Oil sensor Problem !
Post by: brothy on 10 June 2011, 18:10

hi, i have a golf mk4 1.8 turbo 20v, when i start the car i have a warning saying " oil sensor workshop! " then after driving shortly i warning pops up saying " low oil pressure, turn off motor! " what is the main problem?

Title: Re: Oil sensor Problem !
Post by: topher on 10 June 2011, 18:21

First check your oil level. If that's okay then it could either be a failing pressure sensor or more likely a blocked oil pickup pipe in the sump.

Title: Re: Oil sensor Problem !
Post by: brothy on 10 June 2011, 18:31

Would it be werth buying a new oil pressure sensor ? if so were can i buy these from without going to the main dealer also is the sensor located on the oil pan next to the sump plug ?

Title: Re: Oil sensor Problem !
Post by: topher on 10 June 2011, 18:35

that's the oil level sensor, the pressure sensor is by the oil filter
i'd have it looked at before you go throwing cash at new parts. If it is the pickup pipe blocked you risk doing some serious damage to your engine.

Title: Re: Oil sensor Problem !
Post by: brothy on 10 June 2011, 18:39

Thanks for advice will get that checked ASAP !

Title: Re: Oil sensor Problem !
Post by: Wayne on 10 June 2011, 21:46

Oil pick up pipe is not expensive.