Oil pressure low error message
12-19-2009, 06:24 PM
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Wanted to ask if anyone has documented problems with "oil pressure low". Today I had my idrive pop up an error message multiple times stating that my oil pressure was too low and I should stop driving the car. I initially thought it was a faulty warning, turned off the car and continued to drive. But everytime i drive it it shows up consistently. I checked my oil levels and it was ok. Just a little low, I don't think that was the problem. I really hope this isn't real. Has anyone had the same problem? If so, what can i do? I definitely won't be driving it unless i reaaaly have to. I know it will lead to serious problems if I don't get this checked out. If anyone could help point me in the right direction of a solution please let me know. I want to avoid the dealership, but might have to so they can diagnose the problem and tell me whats wrong... 
12-21-2009, 06:51 AM
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Hey, i got the same problem months ago and i went to the garage to check up and of couse my oil pressure wasnt that low and it just a faulty warning! it turn out maybe is the sensors have problem and i have a check up, after that the warning never show up again since then. my suggestions is bring it to the garage, have a check up and see if this is the sensors problem! good luck to u man! keep me update!
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Originally Posted by phocker' post='1076888' date='Dec 20 2009, 11:24 AM
Wanted to ask if anyone has documented problems with "oil pressure low". Today I had my idrive pop up an error message multiple times stating that my oil pressure was too low and I should stop driving the car. I initially thought it was a faulty warning, turned off the car and continued to drive. But everytime i drive it it shows up consistently. I checked my oil levels and it was ok. Just a little low, I don't think that was the problem. I really hope this isn't real. Has anyone had the same problem? If so, what can i do? I definitely won't be driving it unless i reaaaly have to. I know it will lead to serious problems if I don't get this checked out. If anyone could help point me in the right direction of a solution please let me know. I want to avoid the dealership, but might have to so they can diagnose the problem and tell me whats wrong...
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Originally Posted by phocker' post='1076888' date='Dec 19 2009, 10:24 PM
Wanted to ask if anyone has documented problems with "oil pressure low". Today I had my idrive pop up an error message multiple times stating that my oil pressure was too low and I should stop driving the car. I initially thought it was a faulty warning, turned off the car and continued to drive. But everytime i drive it it shows up consistently. I checked my oil levels and it was ok. Just a little low, I don't think that was the problem. I really hope this isn't real. Has anyone had the same problem? If so, what can i do? I definitely won't be driving it unless i reaaaly have to. I know it will lead to serious problems if I don't get this checked out. If anyone could help point me in the right direction of a solution please let me know. I want to avoid the dealership, but might have to so they can diagnose the problem and tell me whats wrong...
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I had the same thing happen to my car at 50K miles, 545i. It said low oil pressure, turn off now to before catastrophic engine failure ( not in those exact words ). I happened to be in the parking lot of a BMW dealership at the time on unrelated business. I shut it down and went strait to the service department to have them check it out. It turned out to be a faulty sensor, but just to be safe you should not drive it until its fixed.
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It's been 3 days of driving w/o any "oil pressure low" warnings. It must be a faulty sensor. I think the part is about 10 bucks, I'll replace it when I change my oil next month.
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update:
I brought the car to a shop and they found that the oil pressure is good. The oil pressure sensor has a leak. The part is pretty cheap ~ 17 bucks. I wanted to do this myself since I'll be changing the oil very soon. Does anyone know of a DIY for changing out the oil pressure sensor?
I brought the car to a shop and they found that the oil pressure is good. The oil pressure sensor has a leak. The part is pretty cheap ~ 17 bucks. I wanted to do this myself since I'll be changing the oil very soon. Does anyone know of a DIY for changing out the oil pressure sensor?
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