Oil light

Mark raw · 16-08-2007, 09:49

How happy my skoda makes me, never seems to be short of warning lights and stuff. Latest is warning light for oil on dash board. had oil changed few weeks ago and just yesterday took in for a a top up as light randomly comes and goes. It mostly happens when cornering or goin up hill hence reason for thinking it may need top up, however as you can gather it has not stopped the light coming on and off. Any ieas what this may be please help.

mbames · 16-08-2007, 10:24

What colour is the oil light? Orange = needs a bit of a top up, while Red = quick give me oil.

However if oil levels are ok, then maybe a sensor failure....

Mark raw · 18-08-2007, 16:39

They said it may be sensor failure at garage when i phoned however still couple of days before i cn get it in as they booked up, hope this will be warranty work as I have a feeling it may be expensive to get sorted. Was told it won't cause any harm but God it is so annoying when it maked 3 hgh pitched beeps s waning starts. never stops on for long (the light) but comes on and off randomly and often scares the ****e out of me

Mark raw · 18-08-2007, 16:40

Oh yea oil light is red flashing and then goes off, only to come on again later

fab51 · 19-08-2007, 10:26

try the dip stick to see how much oil you have - if ok . must be a problem somewhere else - could be nothing more than a lose wire or oil preasure switch - if oil is low look for leaks - change mine every 10k and never had a prob

Mark raw · 21-08-2007, 18:37

Fabia been in garage today to be told it is sensor they phoning me tommorrow to see if is warranty work and how much it gonna cost. they gave me kia picnto as courtesy car and was I impressed asked boaut a Rio but have a feeling it may be out of my price range will wait and see. Was told I can have a rio as courtesy car if mine going in or sensor repair.

Lummox · 21-08-2007, 18:55

If its red then its oil pressure.

Wont be oil level on a Fabia, they dont have level sensors.

laura122 · 18-05-2008, 23:55

Does anyone know if it is safe to drive the car whilst the oil pressure light is on?

I definitely have enough oil in the car - I checked the dipstick and added a touch but the light has come on suddenly and is scaring me to death.

Can I drive it for a few days until it gets inspected by the garage?

Cheers

laura122 · 18-05-2008, 23:55

Forgot to say I have a 1.4 MPI so f anyone actually knows what the part number is and where the sensor is for the mechanic that would be a real treat

technolog · 19-05-2008, 18:40

I ignored an oil warning light once because I had plenty of oil. Unfortunately the oil pump was knackered and the oil wasn't going anywhere - seized the engine

16-08-2007, 09:49	#1
Mark raw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Oil light How happy my skoda makes me, never seems to be short of warning lights and stuff. Latest is warning light for oil on dash board. had oil changed few weeks ago and just yesterday took in for a a top up as light randomly comes and goes. It mostly happens when cornering or goin up hill hence reason for thinking it may need top up, however as you can gather it has not stopped the light coming on and off. Any ieas what this may be please help.

16-08-2007, 10:24	#2
mbames Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weymouth, Dorset Posts: 1,409 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Oil light What colour is the oil light? Orange = needs a bit of a top up, while Red = quick give me oil. However if oil levels are ok, then maybe a sensor failure....

18-08-2007, 16:39	#3
Mark raw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Oil light They said it may be sensor failure at garage when i phoned however still couple of days before i cn get it in as they booked up, hope this will be warranty work as I have a feeling it may be expensive to get sorted. Was told it won't cause any harm but God it is so annoying when it maked 3 hgh pitched beeps s waning starts. never stops on for long (the light) but comes on and off randomly and often scares the ****e out of me

18-08-2007, 16:40	#4
Mark raw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Oil light Oh yea oil light is red flashing and then goes off, only to come on again later

19-08-2007, 10:26	#5
fab51 old boiler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: mids Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Oil light try the dip stick to see how much oil you have - if ok . must be a problem somewhere else - could be nothing more than a lose wire or oil preasure switch - if oil is low look for leaks - change mine every 10k and never had a prob

21-08-2007, 18:37	#6
Mark raw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Oil light Fabia been in garage today to be told it is sensor they phoning me tommorrow to see if is warranty work and how much it gonna cost. they gave me kia picnto as courtesy car and was I impressed asked boaut a Rio but have a feeling it may be out of my price range will wait and see. Was told I can have a rio as courtesy car if mine going in or sensor repair.

21-08-2007, 18:55	#7
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,417 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Re: Oil light If its red then its oil pressure. Wont be oil level on a Fabia, they dont have level sensors. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

18-05-2008, 23:55	#8
laura122 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 79 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Oil light Does anyone know if it is safe to drive the car whilst the oil pressure light is on? I definitely have enough oil in the car - I checked the dipstick and added a touch but the light has come on suddenly and is scaring me to death. Can I drive it for a few days until it gets inspected by the garage? Cheers

18-05-2008, 23:55	#9
laura122 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 79 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Oil light Forgot to say I have a 1.4 MPI so f anyone actually knows what the part number is and where the sensor is for the mechanic that would be a real treat

19-05-2008, 18:40	#10
technolog Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Oil light I ignored an oil warning light once because I had plenty of oil. Unfortunately the oil pump was knackered and the oil wasn't going anywhere - seized the engine __________________ If brains were dynamite, he wouldn't have enough to blow his hat off!

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