Thank you so much for this! I have the exact same problem with my 2003 A4. Looked at the hood (bonnet) sensor wiring and it was corroded in half just like yours. Did the reset and all is right again.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video! I'm having the low oil light issue on my Q5, despite having just done an oil change. I was thinking I may have a bad level sensor, but now I'll be sure to check the hood latch switch first.
Very useful. All the above is correct. Even for a reset with VCDS, the hood sensor must be active (if it is correct). If not, follow the procedure shown here. Thanks for this video.
I don't get the point, why the bonnet switch is connected to the resetting of the oil level monitor. The oil level should be showing correctly independent if the bonnet is open or closed
If everything is working correctly then it actually makes sense as there is no additional step for the owner/user to perform - the indicator resets automatically. The problem comes when the bonnet open/close sensor isn't working, as in my case. But I get your point in that why can't the sensor just detect the level of oil all the time, rather than being triggered by a bonnet open/close event. I'm sure there's a reason but probably one for the Audi engineers.
In my B6 this oil sensor error has been causing a lot of headaches because they can't find the problem, it has already been replaced by a new one and the error continues. I think the problem is in the quadrant.😞
Many many thanks. Mine turned out to be bonnet sensor had become unplugged. Plugged back in min oil warning light gone and bonnet warning now working. My problem was Oil warning light came on topped it up but oil warning stayed on.
Sounds like it might be the sensor getting affected by heat (due to engine temps of a hard drive) and then resetting once it has cooled down. As long as your oil level is fine then it's just an annoyance rather than the precursor to impending engine doom!
Intersting - my a3 does the exact same thing but with mine if i leave the bonnet open for more than 30 seconds the oil light goes off and once I start driving it and I do more than 61 miles the light comes back on again and I have to repeat the process where I have to open up the bonnet for 30 seconds for the light to go off I wonder if me cutting those wires off will help me in my situation as well?
Certainly your experience seems to suggest that something's not right. Odd too that it takes 61 miles to change, which is almost 100km. I wonder if it's some other system at play.
How about the yellow "oil sensor" error? I replaced oil, oil filter and oil sensor two months ago, and last night i got that error showing up.. turned car on and off few times.. went for a short drive around.. still on.. (its not low or high error btw, it just sayz sensor next to that icon)
That is a new one on me for sure, and given you have replaced the sensor it must be something else causing the issue. Good luck with finding out what it is.
Mine came on right before my oil change and is a faulty cord like yours, but if I rest it will it make my car think I just got an oil change because It’s been like a month since so I don’t want that to be off.
It doesn't really matter if you reset the service light though if it's only been 1 month since your last oil change. All it means is that it'll remind you 1 month later than the normal schedule - I wouldn't be worried about that.
@@MostlyHelpful but I’m assuming they reset it after my oil change and it remains on. I just don’t get how it’s definitely a sensor since they tried to get me to fix it and by them resting it did not turn it off
This is so helpfull but when my light appears i open the hood,wait for half a minute and then light goes away,but when riding few miles the light just keeps coming back,what do I do?I tried service reset but it's just the same.i have audi a4 b7 2.0 tdi brd
Hi Dragan, thanks for taking time to comment. It sounds like your bonnet reset process is working correctly, but once reset something is triggering the sensor to show low oil level again. Assuming you have the right level of oil in the car I would check the sensor next as it might be failing and giving a false reading. Good luck 👍
Hello may I ask how do i reset if I dont have the service Button up in there , is it anywhere else? I just have the 0.0 and set button up in there . I have Audi a4 b8 2008 Thank you so much
Hi, would this solve "oil sensor workshop" error on my Jetta 5 1.9 tdi? It only comes on when when i switch on the car for 5 seconds and then i'll never see it again till i swith off and on again. I'm afraid of oil errors please help.
The first relates to brake vacuum and the second to your crankshaft position sensor but I've not had these codes on an Audi myself so can't recommend a way forward. What I would say is it's very likely others owners will have had these codes too and for sure there will some information on the internet about how to fix them
I have an Audi A3 8p and found my issue with oil level sensor very frustrating, I have peiced together that it is somehow connected to the bonnet as I open and close the bonnet the light would go off and I would travel about 60 miles before the light comes on again. I will look into the binnet catch and #ee if it is the plug to it that is eroded
Depending on where you live the obvious answer is your local dealer, although it will inevitably be expensive. Alternatively remove the sensor, check the part number and see if any of the OEM brands sell it via you usual car parts store. As for installing it, I never replaced mine so I don't know.
Wiring issues are a nuisance full stop and as cars get inherently more reliable (better rust protection, better built etc.) the wiring increasingly becomes a more prevalent failure point. One of the "joys" of running and older modern car....
Ah yes, that roof lining was fine until it hit 40 degrees here in the UK earlier in summer. That melted all the glue and it's not been the same since. Very annoying.
Not quite. I didn't cut the wire, it broke. What that means is that even with the bonnet open the "car" still sees the bonnet as closed. And it is this which causes issues with resetting the oil level warning.
Assuming your bonnet sensor is connected, your oil level is correct and your oil level sensor is working fine then the warning light should go out. Takes a few miles/km of driving for it to happen though.
@@MostlyHelpful i will try but it is connected yes. Now im going to check. I have done quite a lot now. New discs front and rear, a lot of new stuff, horn, even the lightwash
