Hi all,

I know this is a Ford Forum etc. but I did have an RST and was wondering if one of the BMW 'boys' could help me out.

I've just purchased an E36 97 M3 Evo and the sodding low oil level light has just come on, it flashes 9 times on start up and goes out!

I've obviously checked the oil level on the dipstick and its spot on (full up)

Anybody got any other ideas what it could be, possibly oil level sensor - if so, anybody know where it is?
Any help would be much appreciated.

Rgds
John

 

Oh, and BMW want £126 + Vat an hour to find the problem!

 

Theres one thing you need to know, thats http://www.bmwowner.com/forum/index.php

Post in the E36 discussion at the top, their all BMW enthusiasts on there, someone might even have the part you need

 

On a lot of cars flashing like this everytime often means dodgy connection.
tabetha

 

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...74&hg=11&fg=10

Part number 18 is your friend here - best have deep pockets mind

 

try realoem.com for the parts

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...74&hg=11&fg=10

number 18 on this pic i think

 

beat me too it gracey.lol

 

Not the first time Bri

How you doing anyway, last time I spoke to thee was just after nearing rolling that thing at camp-4-fun after reversing up a hill

 

i'm doing fine mate. just to skint to make it to the ring this year like a lot of people. would be a lot easier if i lived at home instead of in my own house though.

 

Wounder man, I'm off at the end of may, but it is the ferry crossing that I payed for to go in october last year

 

I had something like this too, i might be wrong but if it flashes doesnt that mean its the oil pressure sensor? think thats only 45 quid if i'm right?

 

the amount of times it flashes is telling you something,get the codes checked,the oil level sensor is screwed into the sump.

 

don't worry about it it is only the oil level sensor gone wrong replace that fill back up with oil and job done do not however turn the ignition on with no oil in it as this will bugger the sensor.
cheers dan ( bmw technician)

 

Is taking the oil sensor out an easy job? Unscrew the bolts that hold it in and then replace with the new one???

Cheers for all of your help!

 

really easy mate, remove the big undertray,, drain your oil, undo the three 10mm nuts, unplug the unit, install new one, fill with oil and job done BUT make sure the gasket surface is clean when you fit the new sensor otherwise it will sweat oil out.
hope this helps
cheers dan