Low Oil Level on DIC ???
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Dumont NJ
Low Oil Level on DIC ???
I just installed my vararam last night and everything went fine.
After finishing, I went for a ride. My low oile level came on the DIC so I stopped added 1/2 quart and the message was still on. Came home, checked oil and it was fine, right on the money on the dipstick.
However, the low oil level message still appears. Is this a bad sensor or is somethign wrong with the car?
Thank you,
After finishing, I went for a ride. My low oile level came on the DIC so I stopped added 1/2 quart and the message was still on. Came home, checked oil and it was fine, right on the money on the dipstick.
However, the low oil level message still appears. Is this a bad sensor or is somethign wrong with the car?
Thank you,
Pro
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Alton Illinois
could be a sensor. are there any codes? i would assume you park where you usually do because mine occasionally comes on if i am not parked level. i personally would reset and see if it reoccurs before i got too worried about it. especially since your oil level is ok.
never had to rethink the issue so i can't help much more but there are plenty of guys on here that will jump in once they know more.
good luck!
never had to rethink the issue so i can't help much more but there are plenty of guys on here that will jump in once they know more.
good luck!
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Dumont NJ
I may just been impatient. I just too the car to work this morning and now, there is no low oil level message. Maybee the car need some time to adjust?
How soon after adding oil should the message go away? Does it take a certain number of cycles with the key to relearn?
How soon after adding oil should the message go away? Does it take a certain number of cycles with the key to relearn?
Melting Slicks
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Charlie
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reset will do. code will be stored in computer memory as a history event (h) as opposed to a current event - one that is still occurring (c).
you can get into the onboard diagnostics to see current and history codes if you are curious. search here for instructions on "checking codes" to get all of the details for reading and translating codes, including resetting the computer memory which is not what the the reset does - it just clears the words from the display (dic - driver's info center)
you can get into the onboard diagnostics to see current and history codes if you are curious. search here for instructions on "checking codes" to get all of the details for reading and translating codes, including resetting the computer memory which is not what the the reset does - it just clears the words from the display (dic - driver's info center)
