Engine Oil Light

[csp713]

In my 1984 325e the "Engine Oil" light is on even though the oil is perfectly fine (checked it few hours ago). The light has been on for a few weeks now and I don't know the sensor that it might have?

[iX-treame]

Here if this is what I think then this will help you out.

Link:

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/repair_faqs/sil.html

[Smatt90IS]

your level sensor is bad i had the same problem

[dashboardmonkey]

yup, bad level sensor

mine is always on in the eta

[StereoInstaller1]

Mine works great, and if it had not I might be replacing my motor right now.

My car was leaking a quart every 50 miles or so from bad pan gasket.

What this means is go fix that shit!

Luke

[mcr_driver]

sorry to revive an oldish thread what's the p/n for the oil level sensor?

[AndrewBird]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1113&mospid=47309&btnr=11_0177&hg=11&fg=10

[mcr_driver]

thanks, how hard is the DIY for this? looking at the realoem diagram looks like it might be a tight squeeze to get the part out....any tips from those that have done it?

[quickervicar]

I think you can squeeze it out of there without too much trouble. Just remember that the i & eta engines have a different connector on the end of the harness.

[kikkoman]

I'm also going to be replacing this soon. Since the sensor sits atop the oil pan I'm assuming I don't have to drain the oil or anything before trying to take it off and replacing it? I just don't want to have it squirt oil all over me when I loosen it to take it out :)