w210 Oil Sensor

[cyps]

Kepps getting a message every now and then stating oil sensor faulty can anyone enlighten me as to which sensor this is as im clueless car has had oil filte change and still coming up is this the oil level sensor? as i dont have a oil pressure gauge

 

[tjo]

if its a 112engine ie V6 its inside sump or if its a 111 or 104 straight 4 or 6 its on outside of sump

 

[OlafMaxwell]

I had a replacement oil level sensor fitted in the cdi. Was fault from new. there was an argument ove the bill which I refused to pay becvause it was sent in 3 time sand each time came back faulty. They wanted €400, about £260 of which €80 or £55 was for the part. I have no idea where it is fitted and the service manager in the dealership had absolutely no idea either so he could not tell me. I guess he was with the VW Beetle section looking after cooling systems......

 

[cyps]

Its an e320 petrol avantgarde so expect its in the sump just to be a pain in the ass to change

 

[JonWill]

I seem to have the same problem (and car/ engine)- the warning has appeared twice, and then cleared. I've had the car for 3 weeks (and love it) but it needs to go in to get the sunroof repaired soon. SHould I get them to look a t the sensor as well?

Jon

 

[jeremy156]

I had this in my E320, warning me every other time I started the engine... - but before you go to your mechanic.... take a look at your battery.... Mine was quite low (slow cranking the engine over) and I replaced it with a new battery. Not only does the engine start like a whippet instead of an elephant.... I've not see the oil sensor warning message since!

 

[television]

I had this in my E320, warning me every other time I started the engine... - but before you go to your mechanic.... take a look at your battery.... Mine was quite low (slow cranking the engine over) and I replaced it with a new battery. Not only does the engine start like a whippet instead of an elephant.... I've not see the oil sensor warning message since!

Good point here, again back to basics always make sure that you have a full 12v before diving headlong into other problems.

Malcolm