OIL LEVEL MONITORING FAILURE! - Page 2

alsamrob · 03-02-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerjarvis

The dealer tested/diagnosed the problem; needs a new oil sending unit. Approx. $300. They didn't have one in stock, but assured me it was nothing to worry about, as it was nothing more than a lifeless needle and that everything is functioning fine. They told me to schedule it during my next oil change and to just ignore the intermittent fault. Oddly enough, after their sniffing around and diagnosis, the fault has disappeared (I'm knocking on wood right now) and the gauge is functioning properly. Go figure.

Thank you for the update. My guage has been in and out operation now, and sometimes "cures" itself while I am driving. Going in for an oil change soon, so I'll get it fixed then.

alsamrob · 04-01-2009, 11:16 AM

UPDATE: Had the coils replaced and now I no longer have the Oil Monitoring System Failure. Interesting side effect. Diagnosed originally as faulty sending unit, but indy said before he replaces it, drive it after coils were fixed and see what happens. So far, so good.

jaholmes · 04-01-2009, 07:36 PM

Your not thinking with your dipstick jimmy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj5ms9PJDNY

Blade-MD · 10-08-2009, 03:27 PM

Got the same warning last week and oil level is fine. Haven't tried the "tapping" thing. Wonder if it will be covered under extended warranty?

Blade-MD · 10-23-2009, 09:35 AM

Update: Turns out they will need to replace the instrument cluster as well...that's a 3k+ fix that is covered under my extended warranty...also getting the cardan shaft replaced

pokerjarvis · 10-26-2009, 08:47 PM

Before you run out and have your instrument panel replaced, I'd recommend having your coils replaced. That is, if you're still using the original coils. Several of us that had this fault had the ignition coils replaced and the fault disappeared. In addition, increased power and performance.

Blade-MD · 10-27-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerjarvis

Before you run out and have your instrument panel replaced, I'd recommend having your coils replaced. That is, if you're still using the original coils. Several of us that had this fault had the ignition coils replaced and the fault disappeared. In addition, increased power and performance.

Thanks. I'll check on that. I believe I had the original coils replaced at about 22k.

993BillW · 10-27-2009, 12:32 PM

I had my inst. cluster replaced 2 times because the trip odometer wouldn't reset. Wasn't a big issue but since it was under warranty I had it done. 1st replacement worked for about a week so I waited a couple of mos. and had it done again. 2nd replacement has been working fine for about 4 mos.

After the 2nd replacement my service writer said they had just started seeing a problem with these things. Glad to know I saved myself 3k x 2 with the warranty. I think I'm on my CPO 2 yr. warr. now, have to check.

04-01-2009, 11:16 AM	#17
alsamrob Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 208	UPDATE: Had the coils replaced and now I no longer have the Oil Monitoring System Failure. Interesting side effect. Diagnosed originally as faulty sending unit, but indy said before he replaces it, drive it after coils were fixed and see what happens. So far, so good. __________________ 2004 CS Gone but loved 2002 MB 430 CLK Cab 1997 MB E320 (bulletproof) Gone and hated 2005 FX 45

10-08-2009, 03:27 PM	#19
Blade-MD Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Day Island, Washington Posts: 977	Got the same warning last week and oil level is fine. Haven't tried the "tapping" thing. Wonder if it will be covered under extended warranty? __________________ '03- Cayenne TT '08-Toyota Highlander '08-Toyota Sienna LE

10-23-2009, 09:35 AM	#20
Blade-MD Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Day Island, Washington Posts: 977	Update: Turns out they will need to replace the instrument cluster as well...that's a 3k+ fix that is covered under my extended warranty...also getting the cardan shaft replaced __________________ '03- Cayenne TT '08-Toyota Highlander '08-Toyota Sienna LE

10-27-2009, 12:32 PM	#23
993BillW Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Nashville Posts: 3,184	I had my inst. cluster replaced 2 times because the trip odometer wouldn't reset. Wasn't a big issue but since it was under warranty I had it done. 1st replacement worked for about a week so I waited a couple of mos. and had it done again. 2nd replacement has been working fine for about 4 mos. After the 2nd replacement my service writer said they had just started seeing a problem with these things. Glad to know I saved myself 3k x 2 with the warranty. I think I'm on my CPO 2 yr. warr. now, have to check. __________________ Bill '97 993 C2 Coupe, Arena Red/Black '06 Carmon Red Pepper "S" '97 BMW M3/4/5 '97 Arena Red/Gray 993 Cab (sold) '93 968 Coupe (sold)

10-26-2009, 08:47 PM	#21
pokerjarvis Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Missoula, MT USA Posts: 66	Before you run out and have your instrument panel replaced, I'd recommend having your coils replaced. That is, if you're still using the original coils. Several of us that had this fault had the ignition coils replaced and the fault disappeared. In addition, increased power and performance.