Oil light flashing

[betambeau]

hey guys,

On my 2001 golf tdi when i start the engine the oil light flashes for about 10 senconds, then stops. It only flashes when i start the car not when i'm driving or anything else.

any clues anyone?

thanks

[Crasher]

Does the beeper sound?

[betambeau]

no, just a flashing light??

[ky_bren]

i have had the same problem before on my polo where the oil sensor was on its way out

[Crasher]

Yes, that’s what I think. I would get the instruments scanned for codes.

[betambeau]

ok thanks guys, when i first turn the ignition on, the oil light comes on red for a couple ofr seconds (not flashing though) then it changes colour to yellow and starts, for about 10 secondsish.

so the scanning is that done with vag-com? how easy is it to change the oil sensor?
thanks

[Crasher]

I presume you have checked the oil level, yellow is level warning. When you open the bonnet, does the bonnet open symbol on the dash illuminate?

[betambeau]

oil level is fine. never looked at the dash when the bonnet is open, but will have a look later and let you know, chearse cracher

[betambeau]

hey, checked last night when i open the bonnet no light comes on, looked in the manual, i dont think a light for this exiscts! ??

[Crasher]

It has a bonnet catch contains a switch, component F266, part number 1J0 953 236 B at £21.69 from VW. This tells the instrument pack that the bonnet has been opened but not all have a warning lamp. If this signal is not received, the instrument pack will not reset the oil level warning.