Yellow Oil Light On, But Oil Level Is Perfect - BMW Forum

bbensten · 02-27-2005, 10:24 AM

I just changed the oil and reset the service lights on my 2001 325i. Now the yellow oil level light comes on for 10 seconds after I start the car and then turns off. It does not come back on the entire ride in the car but if I turn the engine off and restart it, sure enough it comes back on for 10 seconds... Anyone seen this? Anyone have any ideas? The oil level is perfect.

peterkulesza · 02-27-2005, 12:15 PM

have it checked out. pump may be failing, and you are not getting enough pressure.

storme · 02-27-2005, 02:55 PM

I AGREE,,,pump might be failing or maybe the oil is wrong viscosity??? wrong oil maybe??

here in the uk,,,the bmw recommende is castrol longlife SLII 0w 30 or 5 w 30...

325isBaby · 02-27-2005, 07:32 PM

Actually it's probably more likely that the LCM needs to be re-programmed. There is an SI out on the subject. Did 2 E46 LCM recodes this week for the same situation. Situation was corrected after the recode.

bbensten · 02-27-2005, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by 325isBaby@Feb 27 2005, 08:32 PM
Actually it's probably more likely that the LCM needs to be re-programmed. There is an SI out on the subject. Did 2 E46 LCM recodes this week for the same situation. Situation was corrected after the recode.

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Are there any other signs presented by the LCM needing to be reprogramed? Is it just a reset or an upgrade? If I take it to the dealer, I am going to need to know exactly what to ask for so I dont get taken. Thanks for all the help!

325isBaby · 02-27-2005, 08:28 PM

Have a tech check it out...the SI I refer to states that the LCM needs to be reprogrammed in the situation you are refering to (basically it puts the LCM to the next software level) OR that the oil level sensor has become contaminated and to clean the sensor and then reprogram the LCM. Present what you have to us to your service writer and have a BMW Certified tech check it out. They will be able to determine which situation of the SI you need.

bbensten · 02-27-2005, 08:37 PM

TSB 110703 MAR 04 Campaign - Engine Low Oil Level Warning

What does the "campaign" part mean? My car is out of warrenty, is this going to cost me? Should I attempt to clean the sensor first? Should I just replace the sensor?
Thanks,
Brent

325isBaby · 02-27-2005, 08:52 PM

You would have to have someone look at it to be honest with you...chances are like I have told you that the LCM will have to be reprogrammed....we are looking at the same SI...and a campaign is a BMW term for what we are doing to fix this concern basically. Unfortunatly I do not have the ability to let you know how much (or if any) the dealer will charge for the diag and correction. you don't have to replace the sensor in any case.

Howie · 02-28-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by bbensten@Feb 27 2005, 04:24 PM
I just changed the oil and reset the service lights on my 2001 325i. Now the yellow oil level light comes on for 10 seconds after I start the car and then turns off. It does not come back on the entire ride in the car but if I turn the engine off and restart it, sure enough it comes back on for 10 seconds... Anyone seen this? Anyone have any ideas? The oil level is perfect.

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I am having exactly the same problem. I topped my oil up as it was getting low and the yellow light was on, but now it keeps coming on, even though the oil level is fine. Its going in for its inspection II in 5 days so will ask and post a reply.