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Low oil stop engine message, where is the sensor located?

Tiny
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  • 2015 AUDI Q5
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Message appeared then went away, never done that before. Where is the sensor that controls that?
Saturday, November 4th, 2023 AT 9:30 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

The oil level/temperature sensor is located on the bottom of the engine oil pan. It is held in with three 10mm bolts.

If you plan to replace the sensor, the engine oil needs to be drained first. When you install the new sensor, make sure the O-ring is replaced as well. Also, lubricate the o-ring with motor oil prior to installation.

I attached the directions below from my manual. If you haven't already, check to make sure the oil level isn't low.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Saturday, November 4th, 2023 AT 9:41 PM
Tiny
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What about the oil pressure sensor?
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Sunday, November 5th, 2023 AT 6:26 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

There are a couple of possible locations. It is based on if the vehicle has a hydraulic power steering pump or electric-assist power steering.

I attached two pics below showing the locations. If you have a hybrid or something different, let me know.

Take care,

Joe

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Sunday, November 5th, 2023 AT 9:13 PM
Tiny
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Dropped oil and sensor, oil was old, sensor is new, someone replaced it before me. Hopefully the oil viscosity was just bad enough for this to display a message.
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Saturday, November 11th, 2023 AT 8:34 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

That is possible. Is everything working properly at this point?

Let me know.

Joe
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Saturday, November 11th, 2023 AT 8:50 PM
Tiny
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Yes, I drove this car from Atlanta with no issues and have been using it since for 2 weeks. Message started to pop slowly and becoming annoying but no symptoms. Changed the oil and noticed the sensor looks new is what am saying. Message still pops up.
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023 AT 6:19 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Are you sure there are no codes stored? Have you tried scanning the CAN bus? If I had a code, I should be able to come up with diagnostics for it.

Here is a link that explains what I'm referring to:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know.

Joe

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Sunday, November 12th, 2023 AT 7:21 PM

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