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Title: Check Oil Level
Post by: cmeonthemove on 17 October 2009, 15:59:15
While on holiday I started getting a "Check Oil Level" message on the computer, usually while on the motorway. I have checked the oil dipstick and it is still on max, and while I was at it the transmission fluid and both were where they should be, so why is this message appearing? Is there something else I need to check? 'm not getting any dash lights appearing and operating temp is still around the 90C mark so no issues there.

Also what dows "Low Beam Fld/ Check" mean?
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: tunnie on 17 October 2009, 16:06:22
Oil Warning - Could be a faulty sensor, its usually triggered when oil falls below halfway on the dip stick

Low Beam Fld/ Check - means one of your electric adjusters for the HIDs has failed.
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: RobG on 17 October 2009, 16:13:39
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While on holiday I started getting a "Check Oil Level" message on the computer, usually while on the motorway. I have checked the oil dipstick and it is still on max, and while I was at it the transmission fluid and both were where they should be, so why is this message appearing? Is there something else I need to check? 'm not getting any dash lights appearing and operating temp is still around the 90C mark so no issues there.

Also what dows "Low Beam Fld/ Check" mean?
Front N/S behind wheel, check actuator arm hasn`t popped off
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1219190177
Rear N/S the other one is on the trailing arm
If both OK I`d go with Tunnie`s answer
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: tunnie on 17 October 2009, 16:16:52
Good point i forgot about the actuator arm  :y
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: RobG on 17 October 2009, 16:18:53
Best to get the right info into type before whatisname suggests different :D ;)
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: tunnie on 17 October 2009, 16:20:51
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Best to get the right info into type before whatisname suggests different :D ;)

What you mean, hids have no adjusters  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: RobG on 17 October 2009, 16:24:40
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Best to get the right info into type before whatisname suggests different :D ;)

What you mean, hids have no adjusters  ::)  ;D
It could well be that the immobiliser is stopping the levelling motors from working  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

PS to OP. Ignore this comment (tongue in cheek)
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: tunnie on 17 October 2009, 16:25:50
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Best to get the right info into type before whatisname suggests different :D ;)

What you mean, hids have no adjusters  ::)  ;D
It could well be that the immobiliser is stopping the levelling motors from working  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

PS to OP. Ignore this comment (tongue in cheek)

Yes, lets stop hi-jacking his thread

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: lou on 17 October 2009, 16:49:11
 "Check Oil Level" happened to me in France last March driving possible a tad faster than usual on their motorways. Checked oil level and was very near the max. Topped up with a little drop and it never showed again.
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: cmeonthemove on 17 October 2009, 21:32:21
I might try that Lou. The only time it comes on my mig is when I have cruise control on over 60mph (usually I cruise it at 65), otherwise it confirms my suspicions that the sensor is duff - I seem to have a few of these electrical gremlins!

Thanks for the advice re. the actuator arms. I'll check them over too in the morning, or I'll get them looked at when I have the locking solenoid replaced on the drivers door.
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: dbug on 18 October 2009, 02:04:58
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Best to get the right info into type before whatisname suggests different :D ;)

What you mean, hids have no adjusters  ::)  ;D
It could well be that the immobiliser is stopping the levelling motors from working  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

PS to OP. Ignore this comment (tongue in cheek)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) :y
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 18 October 2009, 10:57:29
Regarding 'check oil level', it was a faulty sensor for me.
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: cmeonthemove on 21 October 2009, 22:11:37
Well I tried Lou's suggestion of topping up the oil, but message reappeared again today, so looks like the sensor's had it. Is it a big job to change?
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: Andy B on 21 October 2009, 22:30:54
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Well I tried Lou's suggestion of topping up the oil, but message reappeared again today, so looks like the sensor's had it. Is it a big job to change?

Once your lower sump pan is off ...... no!  ;) You'll then need a tube of the Vauxhall instant gasket/glue to put it back on again with. You'll see how it comes off once the pan has been removed.
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: cmeonthemove on 23 October 2009, 21:17:57
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Well I tried Lou's suggestion of topping up the oil, but message reappeared again today, so looks like the sensor's had it. Is it a big job to change?

Once your lower sump pan is off ...... no!  ;) You'll then need a tube of the Vauxhall instant gasket/glue to put it back on again with. You'll see how it comes off once the pan has been removed.

Sounds like a job for the garage at the next service then.
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: Andy B on 23 October 2009, 21:21:36
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Sounds like a job for the garage at the next service then.

It's not a difficult job if you have a place where you can get your car up on ramps (& you're phyically able to get under the car  ;)). There's a couple of dozen M6 bolts holding the pan on, and another couple holding the switch in place on the pan itself.  :y
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: cmeonthemove on 23 October 2009, 21:23:51
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Sounds like a job for the garage at the next service then.

It's not a difficult job if you have a place where you can get your car up on ramps (& you're phyically able to get under the car  ;)). There's a couple of dozen M6 bolts holding the pan on, and another couple holding the switch in place on the pan itself.  :y

Cheers for that. Only 2 things stop me doing that though :( I know sod all about actually repairing cars - only diagnosing things - and my driveway is sloped!
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: Andy B on 23 October 2009, 21:29:51
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Cheers for that. Only 2 things stop me doing that though :( I know sod all about actually repairing cars - only diagnosing things -  ......
get a Hayne's manual & ask on here what's not in the book ...... you could be asking a lot!  ;D  ;D  - they're not that bad - honest!
& you'd need a set of Torx sockets.  :y

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 and my driveway is sloped!
If you drive down the slope & then onto a set of ramps, your car will stay level-ish!  ;D

Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: cmeonthemove on 23 October 2009, 21:32:32
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If you drive down the slope & then onto a set of ramps, your car will stay level-ish!  ;D


I could - but that would mean I'd be blocking our road!  ;D
Title: Re: Check Oil Level
Post by: Andy B on 23 October 2009, 21:33:32
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If you drive down the slope & then onto a set of ramps, your car will stay level-ish!  ;D


I could - but that would mean I'd be blocking our road!  ;D

I'm sure the rest of the street would be very understanding .....if you're quick!  ;D   ;D