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Check Oil Level
« 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?
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #2 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
« Last Edit: 17 October 2009, 16:15:01 by RobG »
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #3 on: 17 October 2009, 16:16:52 »
Good point i forgot about the actuator arm  :y
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #4 on: 17 October 2009, 16:18:53 »
Best to get the right info into type before whatisname suggests different :D ;)
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #6 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)
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #10 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
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #11 on: 18 October 2009, 10:57:29 »
Regarding 'check oil level', it was a faulty sensor for me.
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #12 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?
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: Check Oil Level
« Reply #14 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.
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