Audi A5 TFSI 8T oil level sensor always requesting oil! Fault finding and repair.
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This car came to me with the MMI system requesting to add 1 litre of oil into the engine... even though the level was showing on max...
So the owner of the car, has been adding oil, and over filled the engine!
Another shop, replaced the level sensor, and lowered the oil level, but still, the car continue to request to add oil to the engine...
A quite simple fix in the end...
Follow me on this video to find out what was the problem and how to resolve it!
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Like always, thank you for watching! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Once again, you've proven that intellect plays a major role in Diagnostics.
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It feels good when you have that “ah ha “ moment when your trying to solve a problem… but when it comes from a shop that couldn’t figure it out , and then you are able to solve that problem. Man it feels really really good. Nice work man 🤜🏻🤛🏻
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Same issue. Audi a5. Fixed in 5 mins after many others had failed. Brilliant
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Dude, you just saved me some money. My mechanic wants to order that whole piece straight from audi. I told him yesterday to wait . I saw you do this. Thank you
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That's what I call "high level car diagnostic" very smart to look @ the switch... Thank you for the video learning a lot from you.
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Excellent video. After watching this I was able to fix the same issue on my A5 in less than 5 mins by spraying some lubricant into the bonnet catch, which freed up the micro switch! Thank you!
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What a way to overcomplicate things when a dipstick would work just fine
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Ya Good old German cars love making things so complicated the Japanese Toyota GM the Americans they don't do that right now they don't do that they just give you light that tells you your car is low and oil but still have an actual dipstick
That's why I hate German cars so much they're just junk
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@@alvaroavendano4121 ow is that what that cap was for I thought it a option from the dealer
Been having this exact issue for a few months, did have low oil since I did an oil change as didnt have enoigh oil so put some in no change.
No errors found running a vcds scan.
Well as you found I had same issue with the micro switch, it was all gunked up and no dash warning to say bonnet open.
Took apart, cleaned and all working!
For me was due to me spraying wd40 silicone grease into the catch mechanism and must have gunked up the micro switch!
Appreciate the great video on helping me resolve this issue. Almost went to get a new oil level sensor and replace.
Took all but 5 to 10 mins to sort.
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A massive thanks to your video, system was telling me to add oil and after nearly two litres still same message. After coming across this video managed to unstick the sensor too. Thank you...
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Just wanted to say thank you for solving my problem. My A4 said it needed oil after an oil change so knowing there was a fault somewhere I assumed it was the sensor but without having to remove the bonnet lock I sprayed WD40 all around the microswitch and the dash indicator immediately showed the bonnet open! Also - no more low oil warning message. Saves me buying a dipstick too! Top man.
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That’s what fix mines as well
I had the exact same problem with my a5 2009, I’m gonna try this method, hopefully it work😭
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I’ve been in the motor trade for 45years you are very good sir.
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Wow that was a key piece of information you knew about the bonnet switch. Great fix.Thanks for sharing.
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Thank-you so much for this video, this has saved me so much grief. Long story short I have an Audi A4 2010 which had this very same issue. I even went to the expense of having the oil sensor replaced. After watching your video I sprayed some DW40 on the switch without removing the latch. I manually freed up the microswitch and my open bonnet status started showing and the oil warning went away. Why Audi don't supply a dipstick I don't know. Great video, thank-you so much.
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Thanks, learnt something today. Have to say, for a petrol engine, that oil looked well past its best and I would be surprised (disappointed) that the garage did not replace when changing sensor.
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Just happened to my audi A5,done what you said and worked perfectly fine after ! Thanks alot mate !!!
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Awesome video once again showing the importance of research and knowing the enemy. Another part free fix.
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Thank you so much🙏 nobody could figure out how to turn this off, I was just about to have the whole sensor replaced, turns out my switch just came unplugged. This vid saved me so much trouble
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Wow great catch, well done! I used to have a 2002 Golf myself and it would also give an oil warning after about 5 miles on one particular route which was a fast motorway immediately after a cold start. Eventually I realised that opening the bonnet would clear it.
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But is doing that safe? I have a similar issue and opening and closing the bonet does solve it and the oil level is perfect otherwise. What exactly is the fault I dont understand
Great find on this one Lois, but what an insane idea needing the bonnet to be open as well to reset the warning on the cluster..
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What a twist 😳
Job well done Lewis 👏
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You r a very good mechanic! Thanks for the tutorial.
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I never going to forget this one Luis , everyday is a lesson watching your videos my friend 👍👍👍
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We learn every day!
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Cars exposed same here mate
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Thanks for the tip! I had the same issue And your video saved me so much time!
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This exact problem has been bugging me for months. Thank you so much!
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Me too even replaced the oil level sensor
Excelente trabajo siempre se aprende algo de tus videos gracias
Saludos desde Barcelona España
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as allways a good informative video with simple but powerful logical investigation please keep up the good work
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Who would have thought a simple hood switch would be the problem. Thanks Champ.
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I saw you for a long time ago ,you are a good guy I like how you fix it I'm same like you I fix the cars but, when the car give you the prank with the level was the first time when I really laugh in fixing cars. Good job man keep it same!!By the way I would never think about bonnet sensor to check never ever, I learn something new today!Even when already knew honestly about that always you forget to check it.. it is something weird I know:))
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great video! thanks for taking the time and being thorough. i think i have the same problem. doing research now and will check soon.
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By the way you did a great job and the video was super easy to follow, very informative
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Hey mate ... my mothers Audi A4 Turbo just came up with the "add oil", so we added a liter of oil ... level still said top up, so we added another liter ... it was still on. At that point I thought well it has to be the level switch .. so i ordered and replaced it. Guess what? It was still on ... i couldnt work out how this was possible? Then I found your video ... and guess what? The bonnet switch wasnt working ... so i unplugged it, and shorted the circuit with a wire to simulate the switch being closed and dah dah dah dahhhhhh!!! All fixed! You sir are brilliant! I would never have thought a car was capable of "understanding" if the bonnet hadnt been open, then dont bother checking sensor again as how could oil be topped up if hood hadnt been opened HaHa! anyway, just wanted to say a big thanks! You saved us an expensive trip to Audi :)
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Great Stuff Louis, i would never of thought of the bonnet switch 😉
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Great video Luis. Thanks for sharing 👍
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Brilliant educated guess. I have a faulty switch on my civic cause the alarm to go off. Thanks for all your videos
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I had the same issue last year, but I found a work around by simply disconnecting the power for the sensor and for some reason the bonnet would show as opened. The oil sitaution happened again and this time that didn't work, so this actually lead to the cause of the issue, thank you :)
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My man you have gained a subscriber in me, thank you thank you thank you very much, you have saved me a loooot of money! I drive a 2012 Audi A4 (B8) 1.8T Ambition in South Africa. On weekend of 06/09/2020 I had the same problem, then I poured a pint of oil (about 500ml). The warning light went off, then I drove about 15km's boom, the warning came on again. Then I poured another 500ml, this time aroundf the warning light did not go off. I drove cautiously because the message said I could still drive, but I had a similar "ahaa moment" before I could close the bonnet. It was open but that did not register on the screen, that just added palpitations to my heart because I still needed to drive almost 296km's(JHB to Mahikeng NW) to my residence. Upon closing the bonnet, now the bonnet did not want to close and lock, somethin was blocking it on the locking mechanism.
When you picked up the bonnet opening's not registering on the screen and it's possible link to the problem I got the excitement of my life!!!! Now cherry on top is that you have fixed it!!!! Well done!!! I am attending to it in the morning when I wake up. I am also scared that I might have over filled it too because along my long trip I poured another pint since the warning light stayed on and it was my way of playing it safe.
Thank you, thank you!!!! and I will report back but I have no doubt it might be anything different.
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@@LMAutoRepairs I am glad to report that the problem is fixed, warning sign off. I also ended with excess oil....lol! Which I had to drain just like you did. Audi engineers really got it wrong here. Thanks to your video you have saved some of us money! I deciphered that the oil sensor system is linked to the bonnet locking system, am I wrong?
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Glad you got it sorted...
As I explained in the video, the bonnet switch is linked to the oil level measurements...
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Great job congratulations 🎊
Thanks for new ideas
Great fix! They will need to fix that oil leak from sensor. Interestingly when disconnected the fault codes were for oil temp only?
Yes... there was an issue with the oil temp sensor... but i was asked to only look at the level...
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What a genius...thanks for sharing your hard work..
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Genius mate !!!!, So many thanks for sharing,
i could save myself a massive headache in the future with this. :)
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That switch was great diagnosis 👍👍
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Thank you so much, saved me an expensive visit to the Audi garage!
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This fault stumped me for a while the first time I came across it. Trouble is, I had another car doing same about a year or so later and had to go through the same rigmarole again because I forgot about the first one 🥴
Excellent video as per usual 👍
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Thank you so much, very good video, very knowledgeable I managed to sort my car with this thank you so much for saving me the hassle and money
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Amazing case study👍
I wonder why would audi engineer's had designed the oil level gague circuit this way, it is very tricky if not diagnosed like you did, only a professional like you can fix it😉
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Weel done
It's not a circuit issue it's poor software design in the onboard computer.
Well, I agreed with the software design...
Thank you so much man. same problem. your're a godsend.
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Hi
Thanks for you explanation
Have a A5 2014 with a petrol 2.0 tfsi engine
And when scan it I have a level 3 oil sensor malfunction (EPC + engine max rpm 4000 when accelerating)
I’m just looking for the position of this sensor and how can I change it .
Thank you for help
Good job Luis.I did not know that thing with the switsch.I know i had to unplug the battery once to make a low oil lv solved out.
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Wow, what an incredibly daft design! Mine was constantly warning that it needs a 1 litre topup. So i obliged and some more before finding this video. Turns out the bonnet release switch wasnt engaging, all it needed was the hinged pin pulling back and a bit of wd40. Job done, now showing good! Could well imagine there being a few ruined engines because of this jammed unrelated switch.
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thank you for this, i got same situation :) you saved a lot of my time and others checkings fees :)
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Very interresting. Thanks a lot for sharing this great expérience
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Yeah thank you for sharing this information that’s very helpful coz we were thinking buying a Audi A4 2017 model.
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Wow thats very helpfull to know. I would never thought of the bonnet switch but waste money on a new sensor.
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Thanks a lot. You helped me to get my A5 straight!🍹🍹👍👍
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I can confirm that this is the case on a similar A4. Hood latch was the issue causing the constant add oil message.
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I'm scratching my head more for those four dislikes, humen are strange, I learned a lot, thanks brother.
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Good video .It seems to be a common vw problem .. However .. that bonnet switch appears to be 2 wire . its just a microswitch. the connectors are 4 pin ..but pins 1 and 2 are just looped to each other and the switch operates on contacts 1 and 3 .. so a simple switch that lights the warning on the dash ( Bonnet / hood ..open )
In my case ... that lights up when the bonnet is open and functions normally .. and even though i have replaced the oil sensor i still get the fault light.to check oil level. The weird thing is that opening the bonnet with the ignition on ...and leaving it open for about 30 seconds will reset the oil level fault for a couple of days .. and then it returns. The oil level is correct .. and is the recommended 5-30 oil .. the wiring has been checked and no faults found ..No faults showing on VAG com .. so I'm completely puzzled . I wonder does anyone have any other ideas .. BTW this is happening on 2 different cars .. in exactly the same way .
Oh Thank you for this. I all most thore a part wires. You are my savior 💪
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Superstar! My problem exactly, thanks so much 👍👍👍
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Well learned something new today lol,keep up the great content 😁
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Perfect as always
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You my new found friend are a legend and saved me some pennies
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What a master you are the best !!!
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You were correct……. I had a dirty hood sensor switch. Thank you sir
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Clever thinking there, thanks for sharing this
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Good tip !
Works on Skoda superb 2 1.8 TSI
Thank you for this video. I found it to be very helpful. I suspected the sensor switch for other items but it makes sense that the hood/ bonnet (I'm in the US) would affect the oil gauge also. Now I know what to ask the mechanic to check. This seems to fit my issue exactly. Thank you, again! I'm subscribing to your channel!
P.S. This is Angela Ghoreishi, not Blaine.... LOL!!! I guess I"m signed in under him in error. Not to worry. He could use this information as well... Thank you again!
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Subscribed! Awesome content 👍
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dropped he bonnet hard and light went so thats a job for summer, but thank you for your time posting
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What happened to the good old dipstick? Good diagnosis I remember the 2000 vag group cars have an orange oil light for checking the oil level based on time this worked off the bonnet switch such as this does. Cheers.
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Ya Toyota used a similar system that had a float bowl in the oil pan they're the best systems
Thank you for another great video!!!
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Thanks man you really helped me a lot
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Mercedes did the no dipstick thing for a while and then and then had a rethink. Well spotted on the bonnet switch.
BMW as well... lol
And possibly more...
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Thank for this videó,! I have same problem, and i fix it with your help. Thans a lot!
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Do the end customers get to see your vids? As proof of work done?
BTW i really love your videos. The way of your reasoning is just like mine and there is no problem too complex for me. I always love to see you doing repairs, instead of replacing (u Polish? 😄). Your videos are inspiring and one can learn a lot of your knowledge. You’re unique on YT. Thanks for sharing.
I believe the car repaired should be enough proof of my work... lol
But I know what you mean... very few people know that I am doing this, I mean, people close to me... lol
I don't really advertise... even though i know a few people that found just by change.... lol
I am natural from Portugal...
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@@LMAutoRepairs Modesty is a good trait! My grandma was from Madeira (I do NOT speak Portuguese though). Cheers! Keep up the good work.
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several comments: 1) with a 6300 rpm redline, this Audi is not a diesel 2) it's easy to buy a dipstick for this car if you want physical reassurance. I bought one for something like US$15. 3) the electronic system, when working properly, gives better quicker warnings of needed oil addition, than the great majority of owners would get if depending on dipstick alone. I have an A5 2.0T now 7 years old, 64,000 miles, and the electronic system remains perfect (and my car still consumes negligible oil, being built after 2012).
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1) As per the video tittle, "A5 TFSI"... so yes, is not a diesel... by mistake I said it was 3 litre diesel... mistake that I have corrected at minute 5:03 of the video...
2) Correct... they are cheap to buy...
3)Yes... the level information is quicker, and also more convenient...
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This helped me a lot. Thanks :)
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Subscribed. Well done 👍🏻
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I paid a few bucks and added a regular dipstick to mine, but the electronic oil gauge has been so accurate that I haven't ever needed the dipstick.
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Hey great channel! i have A4 with working sensors and i wonder if this cause major problems with 2.0l TFSI engines? I mean people just add liter oil.... it is quite much for this turbo engine? btw mine is at 175 000km quattro model 2011 and last oil change at 165 000 now sensor show about quarter from bottom so little oil consumption?
There's a plug that is right behind the front frame at the top that you can unplug and re-connect to reset your oil level sensor. Most Audi/VW have one at the same location.
Hi there! Can you explain where I can reset the oil level senzor from? Thanks a lot!
Had the exact same trouble with my A4 B8 1.8tfsi. Doenst show my hood open or closetpapier. Gonna try this! Thnx m8
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You are one clever dude.. Stat safe
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Nice job sir you are great man iliket very very nice information thanks allot
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Beautiful video
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Hi, in my case the oil level sensor warning comes on sporadically (every other week) and goes off when I stop the car and put in park for a couple of seconds. I have changed the oil 5w 40, oil filter, oil level sensor, oil pressure sensor and spark plugs, everything OEM. It does shows up on the screen when the hood is open. The car runs perfectly fine, I’m just worried that might be something else that could cause a catastrophic failure... any ideas? It is an 2014 A3 8v 1.8t . Great video btw. Thx in advance.
God level diagnosis as always. I've actually had that fault on a beetle.
Have you seen the Autel Ultra advertisements popping up?
Looks intimidating, intimidatingly expensive.
Very briefly... have not yet looked into it...
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Would this cause a problem with car saying oil level above max, had service done in July, haven't added extra since, had bonnet open to top up washer fluid then the fault started. Tomorrow's job I guess
@@philipbisby9271 check the bonnet latch, I vaguely remember this happening on an beetle. I think it was the connector or wiring to the micro switch in the latch.
Good luck
Great video.. Is it a scantool problem, that the codes is only showing “Oil temp” codes ?
Awesome find man! Does anybody know if this can happen on the 2015 mk7 GTI TSI 2.0T motor? I have replaced the oil level sensor twice, frequently measured oil (level is perfect if not 1/4 qt overfilled), and the check oil level light never turns off. Please help it’s driving me crazy.
Hi, Louis thank you so much for the video, I'm a bit confused about the link between the bonnet switch and that oil sensor, is there a link or something that cause the problem of the oil?, thank you in advance.
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When the level gets low, and asks to add oil, the system needs to see the bonnet being opened and closed before taking a new measure...
Because the switch was showing always closed, you would add the oil baut the car would not take a new measure nor reset the message... and would continue asking to add oil...
Hope it makes sense now...
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What a absolutely insane design 😮!
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Great diagnosis
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Thanks I have the same problem with my Q5
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Thanx alot never thought of it
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Had the same problem back in 2003 on a Golf . Never fully understood why this had to be connected to each other
First time for me... lol
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