Which sensor do I need to replace for this problem??? (w/ PICS)

**DarkcydS4** · 04-26-2008 02:17 PM

Hey guys just cruising along and this happy little warning pops up on the dash (refer to pics below) .....[O_O]

Wondering is it the sensor on the bottom of the oil pan the one I need to replace?

Also I also did notice a little leakage on my garage floor but not a whole lot to be honest. Anything else you think it could be? Waiting to get it up in the air for more assessment.

Just want to make sure that this is the right sensor I need to replace so I can order it Monday.

Also safe to drive? I kinda need to get to and from work yet until the part arrives.

TIA for your help...

**DarkcydS4** · 04-26-2008 02:18 PM

sorry for the bad pics but took it with my iphone...that's what the guage reads after 30 minutes of driving.

**tike0rz** · 04-26-2008 03:36 PM

From your pictures, it seems to be the oil-temp sensor. Do you have a VAG-COM? I don't think this would be a DIY project either...

**DarkcydS4** · 04-26-2008 03:53 PM

Doh! No vag. I hope that it is a DIY or even better that sensor on the bottom of our oil pans. Won't be able to get it up in the air until tomorrow to assess where the leak is coming from too.

Anymore input is appreciated!
also, car still ok to drive in the current state?

**The_Jerbel** · 04-26-2008 04:51 PM

I've never seen that before, but it appears to be the oil level sensor. The one on the bottom of the oil pan. Get the car in the air and inspect it before doing anything crazy. I would make sure you have oil on the dipstick before driving the car.

**RolledMySTi** · 04-26-2008 06:27 PM

I had the same problem. It's your level/temp sensor. It's on the bottom of the oil pan. It should take you about 2 minutes to replace.

This is the part number from ECS

Febi - OE Oil Level Sensor ES#2380

**DarkcydS4** · 04-26-2008 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by RolledMySTi

I had the same problem. It's your level/temp sensor. It's on the bottom of the oil pan. It should take you about 2 minutes to replace.

This is the part number from ECS

Febi - OE Oil Level Sensor ES#2380

Thank you! I love you in a total non gay non homosexual kinda way. LOL I was hoping that was the problem. Woot my first "cheap" fix LOL. Thanks again!

**IamEzraM** · 04-26-2008 08:44 PM

please repost if that was your fix so we all know "cheap fixes" are possible

**Charlie** · 04-27-2008 12:42 AM

yeah thats your oil temp/level sensor.... I had to replace mine a few months ago.... but that project turned into me replacing my oil pan as well.....Dont ask why... it sucked.... ps.... Watch speed bumps/man hole covers.... and keep your belly pan on....

**DarkcydS4** · 04-27-2008 09:00 AM

believe it or not oil pan has already been replaced because of the crappy roads here LOL. I will repost if it fixes the problem.

Thanks for the help everyone!

**DarkcydS4** · 04-27-2008 11:06 AM

part is ordered but won't be here for a few days! Car still okay to drive until then? Also got the car up in the air and can't pin point the leak but it seems to be very minimal because oil levels are still ok.