Audi A5 TFSI 8T oil level sensor always requesting oil! Fault finding and repair.

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This car came to me with the MMI system requesting to add 1 litre of oil into the engine... even though the level was showing on max...
So the owner of the car, has been adding oil, and over filled the engine!
Another shop, replaced the level sensor, and lowered the oil level, but still, the car continue to request to add oil to the engine...
A quite simple fix in the end...
Follow me on this video to find out what was the problem and how to resolve it!
Hope you enjoy the video.
Any questions or comments put them below.
Like always, thank you for watching!

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  • @ukcitizen1158
    @ukcitizen11584 жыл бұрын

    Once again, you've proven that intellect plays a major role in Diagnostics.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! For watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @swift__
    @swift__2 жыл бұрын

    It feels good when you have that “ah ha “ moment when your trying to solve a problem… but when it comes from a shop that couldn’t figure it out , and then you are able to solve that problem. Man it feels really really good. Nice work man 🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 Indeed! Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @adrianheath9119
    @adrianheath91192 жыл бұрын

    Same issue. Audi a5. Fixed in 5 mins after many others had failed. Brilliant

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 👍👍👍

  • @Kmg3419
    @Kmg34192 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. After watching this I was able to fix the same issue on my A5 in less than 5 mins by spraying some lubricant into the bonnet catch, which freed up the micro switch! Thank you!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 That's great! Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @elcabo5712
    @elcabo5712 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, you just saved me some money. My mechanic wants to order that whole piece straight from audi. I told him yesterday to wait . I saw you do this. Thank you

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    ☺️ 👍👍👍

  • @simonscott1227
    @simonscott12273 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say thank you for solving my problem. My A4 said it needed oil after an oil change so knowing there was a fault somewhere I assumed it was the sensor but without having to remove the bonnet lock I sprayed WD40 all around the microswitch and the dash indicator immediately showed the bonnet open! Also - no more low oil warning message. Saves me buying a dipstick too! Top man.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great! Thank you for the feedback, for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @MdkOffical

    @MdkOffical

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s what fix mines as well

  • @cristianandazol7396

    @cristianandazol7396

    8 ай бұрын

    I had the exact same problem with my a5 2009, I’m gonna try this method, hopefully it work😭

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    8 ай бұрын

    @cristianandazol7396 ☺️ 👍👍👍

  • @KM-gs2wl
    @KM-gs2wl Жыл бұрын

    Been having this exact issue for a few months, did have low oil since I did an oil change as didnt have enoigh oil so put some in no change. No errors found running a vcds scan. Well as you found I had same issue with the micro switch, it was all gunked up and no dash warning to say bonnet open. Took apart, cleaned and all working! For me was due to me spraying wd40 silicone grease into the catch mechanism and must have gunked up the micro switch! Appreciate the great video on helping me resolve this issue. Almost went to get a new oil level sensor and replace. Took all but 5 to 10 mins to sort.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    ☺️ That's great! Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @kevinpalmer7452
    @kevinpalmer74524 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been in the motor trade for 45years you are very good sir.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @sanka920
    @sanka9204 жыл бұрын

    That's what I call "high level car diagnostic" very smart to look @ the switch... Thank you for the video learning a lot from you.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! For watching and for your comment!

  • @ashishmaniar1258
    @ashishmaniar1258 Жыл бұрын

    A massive thanks to your video, system was telling me to add oil and after nearly two litres still same message. After coming across this video managed to unstick the sensor too. Thank you...

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    😊 👍👍👍

  • @CG-dz7ry
    @CG-dz7ry2 жыл бұрын

    Just happened to my audi A5,done what you said and worked perfectly fine after ! Thanks alot mate !!!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 That's great! Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @user-ts8ws3ux9m
    @user-ts8ws3ux9m Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much🙏 nobody could figure out how to turn this off, I was just about to have the whole sensor replaced, turns out my switch just came unplugged. This vid saved me so much trouble

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    😊 👍👍👍

  • @CheenaSingh
    @CheenaSingh2 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you so much for this video, this has saved me so much grief. Long story short I have an Audi A4 2010 which had this very same issue. I even went to the expense of having the oil sensor replaced. After watching your video I sprayed some DW40 on the switch without removing the latch. I manually freed up the microswitch and my open bonnet status started showing and the oil warning went away. Why Audi don't supply a dipstick I don't know. Great video, thank-you so much.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 That's great! Thank you for watching! 👍👍👍

  • @JustAnother_Irishman
    @JustAnother_Irishman4 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was a key piece of information you knew about the bonnet switch. Great fix.Thanks for sharing.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍 Thank you for watching!

  • @rhiantaylor3446
    @rhiantaylor34464 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, learnt something today. Have to say, for a petrol engine, that oil looked well past its best and I would be surprised (disappointed) that the garage did not replace when changing sensor.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤷‍♂️ Agree... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @jix177
    @jix1774 жыл бұрын

    Wow great catch, well done! I used to have a 2002 Golf myself and it would also give an oil warning after about 5 miles on one particular route which was a fast motorway immediately after a cold start. Eventually I realised that opening the bonnet would clear it.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @rishabhmehta9261

    @rishabhmehta9261

    2 жыл бұрын

    But is doing that safe? I have a similar issue and opening and closing the bonet does solve it and the oil level is perfect otherwise. What exactly is the fault I dont understand

  • @stevehayes6661
    @stevehayes66614 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video once again showing the importance of research and knowing the enemy. Another part free fix.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! 👍👍👍

  • @Welwynnick
    @Welwynnick Жыл бұрын

    This exact problem has been bugging me for months. Thank you so much!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    ☺️ 👍👍👍

  • @localempire1

    @localempire1

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too even replaced the oil level sensor

  • @collenz.mbengo5680
    @collenz.mbengo56803 жыл бұрын

    My man you have gained a subscriber in me, thank you thank you thank you very much, you have saved me a loooot of money! I drive a 2012 Audi A4 (B8) 1.8T Ambition in South Africa. On weekend of 06/09/2020 I had the same problem, then I poured a pint of oil (about 500ml). The warning light went off, then I drove about 15km's boom, the warning came on again. Then I poured another 500ml, this time aroundf the warning light did not go off. I drove cautiously because the message said I could still drive, but I had a similar "ahaa moment" before I could close the bonnet. It was open but that did not register on the screen, that just added palpitations to my heart because I still needed to drive almost 296km's(JHB to Mahikeng NW) to my residence. Upon closing the bonnet, now the bonnet did not want to close and lock, somethin was blocking it on the locking mechanism. When you picked up the bonnet opening's not registering on the screen and it's possible link to the problem I got the excitement of my life!!!! Now cherry on top is that you have fixed it!!!! Well done!!! I am attending to it in the morning when I wake up. I am also scared that I might have over filled it too because along my long trip I poured another pint since the warning light stayed on and it was my way of playing it safe. Thank you, thank you!!!! and I will report back but I have no doubt it might be anything different.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you get it sorted... Thank you for watching, subscribing and watch! 👍👍👍

  • @collenz.mbengo5680

    @collenz.mbengo5680

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@LMAutoRepairs I am glad to report that the problem is fixed, warning sign off. I also ended with excess oil....lol! Which I had to drain just like you did. Audi engineers really got it wrong here. Thanks to your video you have saved some of us money! I deciphered that the oil sensor system is linked to the bonnet locking system, am I wrong?

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@collenz.mbengo5680 Glad you got it sorted... As I explained in the video, the bonnet switch is linked to the oil level measurements... 👍👍👍

  • @CarsExposed
    @CarsExposed4 жыл бұрын

    I never going to forget this one Luis , everyday is a lesson watching your videos my friend 👍👍👍

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is... We learn every day! 👍👍👍

  • @cmac5110

    @cmac5110

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cars exposed same here mate

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cmac5110 👍👍👍

  • @charliebrown238
    @charliebrown2382 жыл бұрын

    Hey mate ... my mothers Audi A4 Turbo just came up with the "add oil", so we added a liter of oil ... level still said top up, so we added another liter ... it was still on. At that point I thought well it has to be the level switch .. so i ordered and replaced it. Guess what? It was still on ... i couldnt work out how this was possible? Then I found your video ... and guess what? The bonnet switch wasnt working ... so i unplugged it, and shorted the circuit with a wire to simulate the switch being closed and dah dah dah dahhhhhh!!! All fixed! You sir are brilliant! I would never have thought a car was capable of "understanding" if the bonnet hadnt been open, then dont bother checking sensor again as how could oil be topped up if hood hadnt been opened HaHa! anyway, just wanted to say a big thanks! You saved us an expensive trip to Audi :)

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 Great you got it sorted! Thanks, for watching and for your comment!

  • @Airman..
    @Airman..4 жыл бұрын

    What a twist 😳 Job well done Lewis 👏

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @MrByootox
    @MrByootox2 жыл бұрын

    Great find on this one Lois, but what an insane idea needing the bonnet to be open as well to reset the warning on the cluster..

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @isalmankhan1
    @isalmankhan14 жыл бұрын

    Amazing case study👍 I wonder why would audi engineer's had designed the oil level gague circuit this way, it is very tricky if not diagnosed like you did, only a professional like you can fix it😉 Thanks for sharing Bro👍 & Stay Safe❤

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @abrahamgebrekidan3784

    @abrahamgebrekidan3784

    6 ай бұрын

    Weel done

  • @Bigtbone205

    @Bigtbone205

    3 ай бұрын

    It's not a circuit issue it's poor software design in the onboard computer.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 ай бұрын

    Well, I agreed with the software design...

  • @fredy30ful
    @fredy30ful4 жыл бұрын

    Excelente trabajo siempre se aprende algo de tus videos gracias Saludos desde Barcelona España

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! For watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @paulsibayan4501
    @paulsibayan45013 жыл бұрын

    You r a very good mechanic! Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @laur.an01
    @laur.an01 Жыл бұрын

    I had the same issue last year, but I found a work around by simply disconnecting the power for the sensor and for some reason the bonnet would show as opened. The oil sitaution happened again and this time that didn't work, so this actually lead to the cause of the issue, thank you :)

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    ☺️ 👍👍👍

  • @jusb1066
    @jusb10664 жыл бұрын

    What a way to overcomplicate things when a dipstick would work just fine

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! 👍👍👍

  • @neilmurphy845

    @neilmurphy845

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ya Good old German cars love making things so complicated the Japanese Toyota GM the Americans they don't do that right now they don't do that they just give you light that tells you your car is low and oil but still have an actual dipstick

  • @neilmurphy845

    @neilmurphy845

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's why I hate German cars so much they're just junk

  • @alvaroavendano4121

    @alvaroavendano4121

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@neilmurphy845 This Audi has an oil dipstick but the one in this video had come apart.

  • @neilmurphy845

    @neilmurphy845

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@alvaroavendano4121 ow is that what that cap was for I thought it a option from the dealer

  • @conchfritter
    @conchfritter2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! I had the same issue And your video saved me so much time!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @johnf3278
    @johnf32783 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant educated guess. I have a faulty switch on my civic cause the alarm to go off. Thanks for all your videos

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @temejumbo9794
    @temejumbo97943 жыл бұрын

    Who would have thought a simple hood switch would be the problem. Thanks Champ.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊 Indeed... Thank, for watching and for your comment!

  • @alintelisca8944
    @alintelisca89444 жыл бұрын

    I saw you for a long time ago ,you are a good guy I like how you fix it I'm same like you I fix the cars but, when the car give you the prank with the level was the first time when I really laugh in fixing cars. Good job man keep it same!!By the way I would never think about bonnet sensor to check never ever, I learn something new today!Even when already knew honestly about that always you forget to check it.. it is something weird I know:))

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @timrowe234
    @timrowe234 Жыл бұрын

    great video! thanks for taking the time and being thorough. i think i have the same problem. doing research now and will check soon.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    ☺️ 👍👍👍

  • @mladen5
    @mladen5 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what an incredibly daft design! Mine was constantly warning that it needs a 1 litre topup. So i obliged and some more before finding this video. Turns out the bonnet release switch wasnt engaging, all it needed was the hinged pin pulling back and a bit of wd40. Job done, now showing good! Could well imagine there being a few ruined engines because of this jammed unrelated switch.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    ☺️ 👍👍👍

  • @peterdatechmen5506
    @peterdatechmen55064 жыл бұрын

    Great fix! They will need to fix that oil leak from sensor. Interestingly when disconnected the fault codes were for oil temp only?

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes... there was an issue with the oil temp sensor... but i was asked to only look at the level... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @TractariAutoSeverin
    @TractariAutoSeverin27 күн бұрын

    Good tip ! Works on Skoda superb 2 1.8 TSI

  • @fern250
    @fern2504 жыл бұрын

    What a genius...thanks for sharing your hard work..

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😊 👍👍👍

  • @nickdelafontaine7040
    @nickdelafontaine70404 жыл бұрын

    as allways a good informative video with simple but powerful logical investigation please keep up the good work

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @marksandstrom4248
    @marksandstrom42483 жыл бұрын

    several comments: 1) with a 6300 rpm redline, this Audi is not a diesel 2) it's easy to buy a dipstick for this car if you want physical reassurance. I bought one for something like US$15. 3) the electronic system, when working properly, gives better quicker warnings of needed oil addition, than the great majority of owners would get if depending on dipstick alone. I have an A5 2.0T now 7 years old, 64,000 miles, and the electronic system remains perfect (and my car still consumes negligible oil, being built after 2012).

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi 1) As per the video tittle, "A5 TFSI"... so yes, is not a diesel... by mistake I said it was 3 litre diesel... mistake that I have corrected at minute 5:03 of the video... 2) Correct... they are cheap to buy... 3)Yes... the level information is quicker, and also more convenient... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @kimbertduplessis
    @kimbertduplessis3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much man. same problem. your're a godsend.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊👍👍👍

  • @blainecoleman1107
    @blainecoleman11073 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I found it to be very helpful. I suspected the sensor switch for other items but it makes sense that the hood/ bonnet (I'm in the US) would affect the oil gauge also. Now I know what to ask the mechanic to check. This seems to fit my issue exactly. Thank you, again! I'm subscribing to your channel!

  • @blainecoleman1107

    @blainecoleman1107

    3 жыл бұрын

    P.S. This is Angela Ghoreishi, not Blaine.... LOL!!! I guess I"m signed in under him in error. Not to worry. He could use this information as well... Thank you again!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you get it sorted! Thank you for subscribing, watching and commenting! 👍👍👍

  • @DylanRabier
    @DylanRabier4 жыл бұрын

    Great video Luis. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    No worries! Thank you for watching Dylan!

  • @jaykent6645
    @jaykent66453 жыл бұрын

    Great Stuff Louis, i would never of thought of the bonnet switch 😉

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @ahyudakking3791
    @ahyudakking37914 жыл бұрын

    Great job congratulations 🎊 Thanks for new ideas

  • @freestyleskyline
    @freestyleskyline3 жыл бұрын

    By the way you did a great job and the video was super easy to follow, very informative

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @patelvivek4888
    @patelvivek48884 жыл бұрын

    That switch was great diagnosis 👍👍

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @timmehlittleloud2251
    @timmehlittleloud22514 жыл бұрын

    This fault stumped me for a while the first time I came across it. Trouble is, I had another car doing same about a year or so later and had to go through the same rigmarole again because I forgot about the first one 🥴 Excellent video as per usual 👍

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @chrisburnett3921
    @chrisburnett3921 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, saved me an expensive visit to the Audi garage!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    ☺️ 👍👍👍

  • @cultproduct
    @cultproduct4 жыл бұрын

    Genius mate !!!!, So many thanks for sharing, i could save myself a massive headache in the future with this. :)

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks, for watching and for your comment!

  • @paul_b5714
    @paul_b57142 жыл бұрын

    Superstar! My problem exactly, thanks so much 👍👍👍

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 👍👍👍

  • @habibrashid4186
    @habibrashid41863 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, very good video, very knowledgeable I managed to sort my car with this thank you so much for saving me the hassle and money

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊 That's great! 👍👍👍

  • @abisismael1343
    @abisismael13434 жыл бұрын

    Very interresting. Thanks a lot for sharing this great expérience

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @arnilsuerte8461
    @arnilsuerte84613 жыл бұрын

    Yeah thank you for sharing this information that’s very helpful coz we were thinking buying a Audi A4 2017 model.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊 👍👍👍

  • @hosamosman5154
    @hosamosman51544 жыл бұрын

    I'm scratching my head more for those four dislikes, humen are strange, I learned a lot, thanks brother.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤷‍♂️ 😊 Thanks, for watching and for your comment!

  • @-DC-
    @-DC-4 жыл бұрын

    What a absolutely insane design 😮!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Indeed... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @kudravetsfamily4133
    @kudravetsfamily41332 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. You helped me to get my A5 straight!🍹🍹👍👍

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊 That's great! Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @cypulis
    @cypulis3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this, i got same situation :) you saved a lot of my time and others checkings fees :)

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊 That's great! Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @bmwsale8
    @bmwsale82 жыл бұрын

    Oh Thank you for this. I all most thore a part wires. You are my savior 💪

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @jaycee7841
    @jaycee78413 жыл бұрын

    Good video .It seems to be a common vw problem .. However .. that bonnet switch appears to be 2 wire . its just a microswitch. the connectors are 4 pin ..but pins 1 and 2 are just looped to each other and the switch operates on contacts 1 and 3 .. so a simple switch that lights the warning on the dash ( Bonnet / hood ..open ) In my case ... that lights up when the bonnet is open and functions normally .. and even though i have replaced the oil sensor i still get the fault light.to check oil level. The weird thing is that opening the bonnet with the ignition on ...and leaving it open for about 30 seconds will reset the oil level fault for a couple of days .. and then it returns. The oil level is correct .. and is the recommended 5-30 oil .. the wiring has been checked and no faults found ..No faults showing on VAG com .. so I'm completely puzzled . I wonder does anyone have any other ideas .. BTW this is happening on 2 different cars .. in exactly the same way .

  • @lazarstefanovic7718
    @lazarstefanovic77184 жыл бұрын

    What a master you are the best !!!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @antejusmurauskas273
    @antejusmurauskas2737 ай бұрын

    bro you just saved me, two words for you mate big brain!!

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    7 ай бұрын

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  • @va7052
    @va70524 жыл бұрын

    Good job Luis.I did not know that thing with the switsch.I know i had to unplug the battery once to make a low oil lv solved out.

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @osvaldocostanogueira7171
    @osvaldocostanogueira71714 жыл бұрын

    Perfect as always

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @mechanicmatt871
    @mechanicmatt8714 жыл бұрын

    Clever thinking there, thanks for sharing this

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😊 Thank you for watching!

  • @laulove4736
    @laulove47364 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your answer

  • @edcantera647
    @edcantera647 Жыл бұрын

    I can confirm that this is the case on a similar A4. Hood latch was the issue causing the constant add oil message.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @andorlorant254
    @andorlorant2543 жыл бұрын

    Thank for this videó,! I have same problem, and i fix it with your help. Thans a lot!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great! Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

  • @nemanjadzombic6101
    @nemanjadzombic61014 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another great video!!!

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @gezdipz5425
    @gezdipz54252 жыл бұрын

    Well learned something new today lol,keep up the great content 😁

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    @icedt25923 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed! Awesome content 👍

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @smiah2954
    @smiah29543 жыл бұрын

    Wow thats very helpfull to know. I would never thought of the bonnet switch but waste money on a new sensor.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @James-um8pq
    @James-um8pq Жыл бұрын

    dropped he bonnet hard and light went so thats a job for summer, but thank you for your time posting

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Liamgsy
    @Liamgsy9 ай бұрын

    You my new found friend are a legend and saved me some pennies

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    9 ай бұрын

    ☺️ That's great! Thank you for your comment!

  • @middlecovemotors2474
    @middlecovemotors24744 жыл бұрын

    God level diagnosis as always. I've actually had that fault on a beetle. Have you seen the Autel Ultra advertisements popping up? Looks intimidating, intimidatingly expensive.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very briefly... have not yet looked into it... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @philipbisby9271

    @philipbisby9271

    Жыл бұрын

    Would this cause a problem with car saying oil level above max, had service done in July, haven't added extra since, had bonnet open to top up washer fluid then the fault started. Tomorrow's job I guess

  • @middlecovemotors2474

    @middlecovemotors2474

    Жыл бұрын

    @@philipbisby9271 check the bonnet latch, I vaguely remember this happening on an beetle. I think it was the connector or wiring to the micro switch in the latch. Good luck

  • @RobertKelii
    @RobertKelii Жыл бұрын

    You were correct……. I had a dirty hood sensor switch. Thank you sir

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @jonwetherell5214
    @jonwetherell52144 жыл бұрын

    You are one clever dude.. Stat safe

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Stay safe!

  • @MobileCarDiagnostic
    @MobileCarDiagnostic4 жыл бұрын

    Nice work 👍🏻

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 👍👍👍

  • @crussyrangwani7938
    @crussyrangwani79382 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man you really helped me a lot

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @shaunblakemore7150
    @shaunblakemore71504 жыл бұрын

    Great diagnosis

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @robustanian
    @robustanian Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I have the same problem with my Q5

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @scrwbl8
    @scrwbl82 жыл бұрын

    There's a plug that is right behind the front frame at the top that you can unplug and re-connect to reset your oil level sensor. Most Audi/VW have one at the same location.

  • @rubenbortas9610

    @rubenbortas9610

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Can you explain where I can reset the oil level senzor from? Thanks a lot!

  • @Cavalier_Steve
    @Cavalier_Steve4 жыл бұрын

    What happened to the good old dipstick? Good diagnosis I remember the 2000 vag group cars have an orange oil light for checking the oil level based on time this worked off the bonnet switch such as this does. Cheers.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! For watching and for your comment!

  • @neilmurphy845

    @neilmurphy845

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ya Toyota used a similar system that had a float bowl in the oil pan they're the best systems

  • @maxpolonet7900
    @maxpolonet7900 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @neilhampson2843
    @neilhampson28434 жыл бұрын

    Mercedes did the no dipstick thing for a while and then and then had a rethink. Well spotted on the bonnet switch.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    BMW as well... lol And possibly more... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

  • @stijnvanvolsem4442
    @stijnvanvolsem44423 жыл бұрын

    Had the exact same trouble with my A4 B8 1.8tfsi. Doenst show my hood open or closetpapier. Gonna try this! Thnx m8

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @Gta-op7de
    @Gta-op7de4 ай бұрын

    This helped me a lot. Thanks :)

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    4 ай бұрын

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  • @kevinroddy7065
    @kevinroddy70652 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed. Well done 👍🏻

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @AhmedAli-hu8ng
    @AhmedAli-hu8ng4 жыл бұрын

    Nice job sir you are great man iliket very very nice information thanks allot

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @Japplesnap
    @Japplesnap3 жыл бұрын

    I paid a few bucks and added a regular dipstick to mine, but the electronic oil gauge has been so accurate that I haven't ever needed the dipstick.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @vinci3965
    @vinci39653 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @wernervanschie
    @wernervanschie4 жыл бұрын

    Do the end customers get to see your vids? As proof of work done? BTW i really love your videos. The way of your reasoning is just like mine and there is no problem too complex for me. I always love to see you doing repairs, instead of replacing (u Polish? 😄). Your videos are inspiring and one can learn a lot of your knowledge. You’re unique on YT. Thanks for sharing.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe the car repaired should be enough proof of my work... lol But I know what you mean... very few people know that I am doing this, I mean, people close to me... lol I don't really advertise... even though i know a few people that found just by change.... lol I am natural from Portugal... Thank you for watching, and for your comment, appreciated! 👍👍👍

  • @wernervanschie

    @wernervanschie

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LMAutoRepairs Modesty is a good trait! My grandma was from Madeira (I do NOT speak Portuguese though). Cheers! Keep up the good work.

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @julinhojjp2402
    @julinhojjp24023 жыл бұрын

    Thanx alot never thought of it

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @Paolo0902
    @Paolo09024 жыл бұрын

    For VAG the best diagnostic tool is VCDS. All others have tendency to give weird descriptions for live data. Is this the VAG "think", I do not know. I hate cars without dipstick. I would definitely buy dipstick for this car. I think you can check with Audi and buy correct one.

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 Yes... a dipstick would have done the job just fine... Thank you for watching!

  • @neilmurphy845

    @neilmurphy845

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes you sure can saving salvage he had a video on that for the automatic transmission

  • @younesmakhlas1424
    @younesmakhlas14243 жыл бұрын

    Hi Thanks for you explanation Have a A5 2014 with a petrol 2.0 tfsi engine And when scan it I have a level 3 oil sensor malfunction (EPC + engine max rpm 4000 when accelerating) I’m just looking for the position of this sensor and how can I change it . Thank you for help

  • @user-td1uv2zp3y
    @user-td1uv2zp3y9 ай бұрын

    Great stuff Thank you

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    @LMAutoRepairs

    9 ай бұрын

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  • @Thesingh417
    @Thesingh4173 ай бұрын

    Good job man!

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    3 ай бұрын

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  • @bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355
    @bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355 Жыл бұрын

    Your video is very informative Sir. Respect 🫡. I had the same problem such that I even bought a dip stick which I would rely on. But now after watching your video the sensor is back on 🙏🏽 I also have a problem of an engine light. Have changed oxygen sensor and I don’t know what to do

  • @bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355

    @bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s an Audi A4 1.8T manual Sir🙏🏽

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    Why have you changed the sensor? Which faults do you have? 👍👍👍

  • @bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355

    @bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@LMAutoRepairs Its what my mechanic said I should buy. it has 2 faults (1) P017100 Fuel Trim, Bank 1-System Too Lean (2) P044100 EVAP Emission Contr. Sys Incorrect-Purge Flow

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355 Those most likely would not influence the level sensor... unless part of the circuits are shared... but I can't say without checking diagrams etc... As for those codes, check for leaks etc... 👍👍👍

  • @bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355

    @bonginkosimalangenidlamini4355

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much buddy, I wish you were nearby, It has no apparent leaks, unless maybe I inspect it thoroughly. My mechanic told me to buy fuel injectors lately….but I am reluctant, I need a second opinion.

  • @matushodor4725
    @matushodor47254 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a video👍

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @fatherprincipal
    @fatherprincipal9 ай бұрын

    Thank you saved I resolved the issue by simple spraying wd40 to the lock to clear the dirt on there and that seemed to work

  • @LMAutoRepairs

    @LMAutoRepairs

    9 ай бұрын

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  • @dcswings
    @dcswings Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Fixed my S6 v10 oil light I had forgotten to plug the hood connector back after some repairs. I was freaking out You saved me a new oil pump

  • @LMAutoRepairs

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    Жыл бұрын

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