Flashing Oil Light [Resolved: rodent damage to cable]

[Barrie C]

Flashing oil sensor light has come on, message says: workshop.
Just wondering how urgently it needs to be taken there.
Van is ten months old.

 

[G12RYX]

Stupid question....... Have you checked the oil level?

 

[Dellmassive]

LOW OIL PRESSURE

That could be very serious. dont drive until you check below.


check the oil level immediately . . . . .


If its low then top up. - check for any leaks or blue smoke out exhaust.

if its not low then call VW assist. could be oils pump/pressure low or sensor fault.

there will be a code logged if you have VCDS or Carista to read codes?


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[Loz]

Flashing oil sensor light has come on, message says: workshop.
Just wondering how urgently it needs to be taken there.
Van is ten months old.

Yes, that’s potentially v.bad as above call vw assist as they can get a priority slot at the dealer if they take it in.

 

[Barrie C]

Thanks for the replies, checked the oil immediately and it's okay. Will call VW In the morning.

 

[Dellmassive]

Thanks for the replies, checked the oil immediately and it's okay. Will call VW In the morning.

awesome, keep us posted.

 

[Barrie C]

Assist came out this morning, chap was brilliant.
Rodent had chewed through the sensor cable, be repaired & rerouted it.
I have read complaints on hear about customer service but compared to Ford it is in a different league. Chuffed to bits really as I had so many problems with the Transit, I thought oh no hear we go again.Going to get my Amarok wheels fitted now.

 

[Dellmassive]

Great news....

So confimed sensor fault - rodent cable damage on oil pressure sensor.

 

[Tourershine]

Assist came out this morning, chap was brilliant.
Rodent had chewed through the sensor cable, be repaired & rerouted it.
I have read complaints on hear about customer service but compared to Ford it is in a different league. Chuffed to bits really as I had so many problems with the Transit, I thought oh no hear we go again.Going to get my Amarok wheels fitted now.

Personally I'd echo those sentiments after the poor aftercare I've experienced with previous new Vauxhall Vivaros

 

[mmi]

Assist came out this morning, chap was brilliant.
Rodent had chewed through the sensor cable, be repaired & rerouted it.

Is there an under engine cover? (E.g Any1 Tried One Of These? Vw Transporter Under Engine Cover + Fitting Kit )

 

[Barrie C]

The mechanic didn't have to take a cover off to get at the wiring and sensor, so I presume there isn't one.

 

[Dellmassive]

Oil pressure switch is installed on rear left of cylinder head (top of engine)


Removing and installing oil pressure switch -F1-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing

Note
t Oil pressure switch -F1- is installed inaccessibly on rear left of cylinder head.
t Removal and installation must be carried out from right-hand side, behind cylinder head.
Pull back heat shield -arrow-.
Unscrew bolt -4- and remove bracket -3-.

Unscrew bolt -2- and remove lifting eye -1-.
– Release and pull off connector -4-.
– Unscrew oil pressure switch -F1--3-.




and test procedure . . . . . . .

 

[Barrie C]

He just went underneath and saw the chewed wire hanging down.

 

[Ward103]

Hi guys,I know this is a years old thread but does anyone have a photo of where the oil pressure sensor goes to ?
Just in the process of changing the engine (cfca ) and on removing the engine the oil pressure sensor has been cut/ripped off before I got the van.

There no obvious wires hanging out the front loom. I've stripped the front loom a bit to try and find it but no joy,just wondering if it's routed under the run with the oil level sensor wires?
No obvious wires hanging there either so a bit stumped at the moment

Any help would be appreciated