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06/14/2008, 7:25AM
yellow oil warning light

when starting my car after about ten seconds the yellow oil warning light comes on, this stays on for about ten seconds and goes out, the oil is not low, this happens every time without fail, so it seems like a programming problem, if any one could help i would be very greatful, its getting on my nerves ha ha, thanks!

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06/14/2008, 7:27AM

Sounds like this is supposed to be happening.  Most of the lights come on when you start the car as a self-test.  If you feel it is lingering too long you might want to have the oil pressure sensor checked out by a BMW dealership but it doesn't sound out of the ordinary to me.

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06/15/2008, 4:12PM

I have come across the same problem a couple of times and it was the oil level sensor in the sump that was to blame.

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06/26/2008, 1:51PM

If the car still under warranty..bring it back to the dealer and ask for a oil sensor change. It is not uncommon this happen in in all M54 engine, it burns oil according to the dealer's services manager said. Sometimes my yellow oil light came on and i added half quart of Castro Syntec and it would be gone for about another 6000 miles. It is normal.

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