#1: Oil Level Sensor Author: Kevee, Location: LondonPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 2:23 am ---- Hi,
We have just purchased a 206 1.4LX Auto (03 reg) and have to admit that I think it suits my partner quite well (she is driving it everywhere!). So hello to everyone from Kevin + Tasha.
We do have the niggle of the oil level indicator providing erratic readings which we have read is a bit of a common problem. I think that replacing the oil level sensor may be worth a shot for the fairly limited amount they cost. Does anyone know where it is located in the engine block or the sump pan?
Many Thanks,
Kevin
#2: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 2:27 am ---- i dont know the answer to your question but hello you will find everyone on here most helpful
#3: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 2:30 am ---- It will be more likely the BSI software
The sensor level probe rarely goes wrong itself.
#4: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: arronmee1990, Location: Broughton AstleyPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 2:52 am ---- I wouldn't trust it even if it was working ok. Can't beat a dipstick
#5: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: Kevee, Location: LondonPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 2:53 am ---- Hi MrrNoName & MrBSI.
Thanks for the welcome and info. If it is more likely to be the software that would involve a trip to the dealer. I have a fault code reader but would need the full diagnostic software to update the BSI software.
Was there a recall sent out by Peugeot to rectify this? I imagine not due to it not being a safety issue but worth asking.
Thanks,
Kevin
#6: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: Kevee, Location: LondonPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:36 am ---- I agree about the dipstick being a tried and tested method
#7: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:36 am ---- With regards to the oil level sensor - are the readings erratic depending on where you've parked. It varies massively if you're on an incline/decline etc.
#8: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: Kevee, Location: LondonPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:39 am ---- We live in a flat with a communial car park and allocated bays. The car park is fairly level and we are always in the same space so there is no real reason on the readings being massively different each morning she gets into the car.
I understand that the readings may vary if the engine is warm but we are getting different readings in the morning where it has been standing overnight.
#9: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: Kevee, Location: LondonPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:39 am ---- We live in a flat with a communial car park and allocated bays. The car park is fairly level and we are always in the same space so there is no real reason on the readings being massively different each morning she gets into the car.
I understand that the readings may vary if the engine is warm but we are getting different readings in the morning where it has been standing overnight.
#10: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 5:39 am ----
arronmee1990 wrote:
I wouldn't trust it even if it was working ok. Can't beat a dipstick
Its a 1.4 of 2003 vintage, the plastic end of the dipstick would have snapped of by now & be floating in the sump
#11: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: davek, Location: SouthamptonPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 5:43 am ---- My 53 plate 2.0 HDI has always had erratic oil level readings.
I asked the garage to look at it (during a service) and they came back with a 'not sure why it's doing it' - I've lived with it as I find the dipstick checked on a regular basis gives a good indication.
It is rare for a modern engine to drink or spill loads of oil, if it does, it normally indicates a problem!
#12: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 5:45 am ---- With a diesel lump its important to check the oil level regularly & make sure it never goes over the max on the dipstick.
Too much oil in a diesel = start looking for a replacement engine
#13: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 5:45 am ----
davek wrote:
It is rare for a modern engine to drink or spill loads of oil, if it does, it normally indicates a problem!
unless its a new ford fiesta, work with a fleet of them and they all drink oil
MrBSI wrote:
With a diesel lump its important to check the oil level regularly & make sure it never goes over the max on the dipstick.
Too much oil in a diesel = start looking for a replacement engine
very true, never go above the max line, causes all sorts of problems, its just as bad as going below the min line lol
#14: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: Kevee, Location: LondonPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 5:51 am ---- I have a disel lump as well so I may as well make it a weekly routine
#15: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: Kevee, Location: LondonPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 2:12 am ---- Hi,
I have an update on our oil level sensor. It has now gone from providing random readings to the consistant flashing every morning. In the handbook it indicates that there is a fault and not a oil level reading.
This makes me think that the sensor has finally given up the ghost. Does anyone know where it is located so replacement could be tried?
Thanks,
Kevin
#16: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 2:17 am ---- I'm having issues with mine at the minute too. My oil level sensor also reads the temperature on the GTi, however mine is currently showing 0 degrees the entire time. I'm not too fussed because most cars don't even have oil temp, but it's still a pain. On the lookout for another sensor.
#17: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: gd_85, Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:57 am ---- Resurrect on old post. Just found it useful so thought why not.
#18: Re: Oil Level Sensor Author: GV59, Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:55 pm ---- After a garage did an oil change for some reason the amber oil can indicator is not displaying anymore when the ignition is turned on. And then after a while of driving the oil can is seen flashing red and bleeping. Everything has been checked. The oil pressure checked and is normal. There are no oil leaks and the oil pressure switch has been changed twice. Mechanically everything has been checked and so I believe it is all connected to the amber oil can indicator not on the display, which I think is controlled by the oil level sensor. And suspect the sensor has somehow become faulty. But would like help in confirming my findings.
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