Oil temp sensor?

**deilenberger** · Mon, Apr-10-2006, 09:14:13 PM

I'm guessing here - is it part of the oil-level sensor? I can't find anything in the TIS or ETK referring to a seperate sensor, and since the oil-level sensor IS a thermal sensor - seems logical.

Reason I'm asking - after getting an oil-pan gasket replaced - I no longer have an operating oil-temp gauge, and the oil-level-warning flashes for about 30 seconds after starting the car up.

Somehow - I think they two are related..

Anyone know where the connector is located? I'm about willing to bet it's above that big aluminum plate under the engine..

Steve Jarvis · Sun, Apr-05-2009, 02:04:22 AM

I have exactly the same problem. My quess is you are correct.

Later, Steve

JeST · Sun, Apr-05-2009, 02:17:51 AM

Yes, Don. It's part of the oil level sensor. Also it's on the bottom of the oil pan which requires the aluminum undershield to be removed.

ps. If the car needs an oil change soon might as well do it now. Or you can find a bucket to catch the oil and put it back in if its relatively new still.

**Tonester** · Sun, Apr-05-2009, 02:44:36 AM

To check the connector itself you don't need to drop the reinforcement plate.

You can actually see it from the side of the wheel well.

ohnoes · Sun, Apr-05-2009, 02:52:38 AM

I'd just wait till the next oil change and fix it then. Kinda silly to spend almost $100 (oil) on something that isn't really critical. You probably know how long the car takes to warm up, on average, and unless you track the car, which is unlikely being that it's a 'vert, oil temp isn't a huge concern.

**deilenberger** · Sun, Apr-05-2009, 02:53:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeST

Yes, Don. It's part of the oil level sensor. Also it's on the bottom of the oil pan which requires the aluminum undershield to be removed.

ps. If the car needs an oil change soon might as well do it now. Or you can find a bucket to catch the oil and put it back in if its relatively new still.

Pssss.... look at the posting date for the original thread. It was also fixed in 2006..

ohnoes · Sun, Apr-05-2009, 02:57:14 AM

D'oh.

JeST · Sun, Apr-05-2009, 04:06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deilenberger

Pssss.... look at the posting date for the original thread. It was also fixed in 2006..

Steve Jarvis · Mon, Apr-06-2009, 10:36:27 PM

I hate when i'm searching and do that.

Later, Steve

JeST · Mon, Apr-06-2009, 10:48:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jarvis

I hate when i'm searching and do that.

Later, Steve

If Don had that question 3 years ago and you had it recently I'm sure others would benefit from the advice in this thread also

Mon, Apr-10-2006, 09:14:13 PM	#1
deilenberger Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 13,332 Reputation: 578	Oil temp sensor? I'm guessing here - is it part of the oil-level sensor? I can't find anything in the TIS or ETK referring to a seperate sensor, and since the oil-level sensor IS a thermal sensor - seems logical. Reason I'm asking - after getting an oil-pan gasket replaced - I no longer have an operating oil-temp gauge, and the oil-level-warning flashes for about 30 seconds after starting the car up. Somehow - I think they two are related.. Anyone know where the connector is located? I'm about willing to bet it's above that big aluminum plate under the engine.. __________________ Don Eilenberger AKA bellymeisterburgermeister and denilegiiiiiiiiiiiiibennnnegerieragher (but that's misspelled..) 2001 M-Coupe - TiSilver/Black - Das Boot.. 2002 M3C/6 - Imola Red/Black - SOLD 2003 525iT - Green/Tan - SOLD - replaced with Lexus 2006 Cayenne/S - Iceland Silver Metallic/Stone-steel Gray - Truckster. 2007 R1200R - Roadster, black mit/white pinstripes - the REAL BMW.. 2011 Lexus RX-350. SWMBO's new toy.

Sun, Apr-05-2009, 02:04:22 AM	#2
Steve Jarvis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 47 Posts: 326 Reputation: 0 Location: Lewisville	I have exactly the same problem. My quess is you are correct. Later, Steve __________________ 2001 M3 IR/Blk 6sp, UUC rasp-X and exhaust, GC street/school coil-overs, VMR V715's wheels 19x9.5" 275/30R19 front and rear 2006 M5 Sapphire Black Metalic/Blk, Stock for now 2001 GT610 911 Turbo blk/blk

Sun, Apr-05-2009, 02:17:51 AM	#3
JeST Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,382 Reputation: 0 Location: Zoo York	Yes, Don. It's part of the oil level sensor. Also it's on the bottom of the oil pan which requires the aluminum undershield to be removed. ps. If the car needs an oil change soon might as well do it now. Or you can find a bucket to catch the oil and put it back in if its relatively new still. __________________ 1988 M3 - Henna/black on black alcantara 2012 Ducati 848 Evo Corse

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Tonester Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,171 Reputation: 0 Location: Southern Cali	To check the connector itself you don't need to drop the reinforcement plate. You can actually see it from the side of the wheel well.

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