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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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During normal driving I heard a "beep" alerting me to the OBC screen. It read "Failed oil indicator".

My oil level is and has always been fine (confirmed by the dipstick). No obvious faults in the engine bay.

Is this just a freak incident? My search didn't turn up much...

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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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Computer is not getting a signal from the oil indicator. Try rebooting (ie switch off ignition and then on again. If that does nothing check the wiring to the lidicator level sender, see if it is intact.

Those are the easy fixes, next is a trip to the shop.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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"Try Rebooting"





I didn't know Microsoft had acquired Porsche, though at times the build quality & support does seem about on the same level.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Thanks for the replies. The fault went away on its own, but now you guys have me curious.

Where are these wires to the electronic oil level indicator?
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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So...what next?

The infamous "blue screen of death" on the OBC screen?
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