dhan Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 When I start my car, the low oil level indicator is lit up. But, if I shut the engine off, and start it right back up, the light is out. I have changed my oil and filter, and nothing leaks. Anyone have any ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I would proceed to replace the oil level sensor. It's on the front side of the oil pan. Nic Walker has recently found that it seems to be a dealer only item, however. gmpartsdirect.com would be the best place to get it if you can wait at least a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_barra Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 There have been several postings about this warning light. Mechanically inclined people ( like F-14 ) have connected oil pressure testers to find that it is the light not the engine. That is not always the case but I haven't heard anyone reporting loss of engine after the light came on.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Have same problem/synptoms on my 90. Was told here, the symptoms are a bad sender in oil pan. A replacement at O'Reilly is $29.99 (BWD S4151) or so they stated. I would make sure it is correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Also check the wiring at the sensor; I've seen squirels (lawn rats) chew these leads in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Harry, Does the oil need to be drained to remove? Maybe only a little drains out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadster90 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Harry,I am interested in the removal procedure as well. Above, Walley may have had 2 questions I think.I think the first and second question could be combined into one question something like so:Is it necessary to drain all of the oil out to replace the low oil level sensor, or is it necessary only to drain a little bit or portion of the oil out to replace the sensor?The difference between the two operations to me is the possibility of replacing the sensor in the driveway instead of having to take the car to a service center.... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest themousepolice Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Mine started doing this just this past weekend too. I had just changed the oil and filter the previous weekend, no drips, no runs, no errors, detected. Dipstick says it's full, but the low oil light does not come on with each start up, maybe every other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mine started doing this just this past weekend too. I had just changed the oil and filter the previous weekend, no drips, no runs, no errors, detected. Dipstick says it's full, but the low oil light does not come on with each start up, maybe every other. </div></div> Guess yours is only half broke! Still wondering how much oil will leak/drip upon removal? If it weren't cold and I wasn't lazy, I'd go look to see how high above the pan bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhan Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 I fixed my problem without replacing the oil level sensor. I called the local Buick dealer to see if they had the part in stock, and the service manager told me a quick fix. All you need to do is tap on the front of the oil pan, and lightly tap the oil level sensor plug itself (outside the pan). It fixed my problem. I have driven the car several times since, and the low oil level indicator does not light up anymore ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Yes, it's fixed: instead of being stuck in the LOW position, now its stuck in the OK position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Gee Padge, wish I'd thought of that answer! My 90 acts the same as his, sometimes works but usually not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CL_Reatta Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Might want to make a little note not to go to that place to have any parts that need fixing replaced <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yes. </div></div> Harry, yes what? When I got my 1 st. Reatta, about 1993?, I removed the level switch by mistake (only for an instant) and as I remember, only a little oil drained? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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