MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: PhilNUK on July 11, 2015, 03:33:43 pm

Title: Engine Oil warning light still comes on after putting more oil in
Post by: PhilNUK on July 11, 2015, 03:33:43 pm

Hi Guys...  The engine oil low level warning was flashing on my Edition 30 this morning so I went and bought some 5w30 Castrol Edge today and put a litre and a half in. 

Started the engine up and the oil warning light is still coming up on the dash.  It doesn't say anything,  it's just the icon. Do I need to reset the warning or should it do it automatically?

Any help much appreciated.

Title: Re: Engine Oil warning light still comes on after putting more oil in
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on July 16, 2015, 05:14:20 pm

Are you for real?????

Have you never heard of a dip stick?  :fighting:

Title: Re: Engine Oil warning light still comes on after putting more oil in
Post by: doylebros on July 16, 2015, 06:20:30 pm

This is worth a read

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,68442.0.html

Title: Re: Engine Oil warning light still comes on after putting more oil in
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on July 16, 2015, 07:02:42 pm

Quote from: doylebros on July 16, 2015, 06:20:30 pm

This is worth a read

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,68442.0.html

Maybe, but the OP specifically referred to the oil LEVEL warning light.  :P

Title: Re: Engine Oil warning light still comes on after putting more oil in
Post by: doylebros on July 16, 2015, 07:12:22 pm

I've seen some funny faults with that pick up blocked - I've seen plenty faulty level sensors and bonnet switches causing problems so he needs to keep an open mind and do a bit reading.

Title: Re: Engine Oil warning light still comes on after putting more oil in
Post by: Ricky123 on July 16, 2015, 08:52:38 pm

Did it specifically say oil level LOW or is it the the oil icon light?

Title: Re: Engine Oil warning light still comes on after putting more oil in
Post by: PhilNUK on July 19, 2015, 10:04:51 pm

This got fixed...  It was the bonnet switch.  Gave it a clean and the level warning light went out..

And yes I have heard of a dipstick ta  :stupid:

Title: Re: Engine Oil warning light still comes on after putting more oil in
Post by: doylebros on July 19, 2015, 10:15:49 pm

Pleased you got it sorted  :happy2: