is it ok for bmw e46 to light on the check engine light if the thermal oil sensor is faulty?

Asked by ezrah Oct 18, 2014 at 03:36 AM about the 2001 BMW 3 Series 320i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Exrah, You have to ask yourself this. DO I FEEL LUCKY......... well do you?

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Your taking a chance of ruining the motor if your not sure if the oil light is faulty.

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the check engine light went on after hitting a pothole,so when i diagnose the car it says thermal oil level sensor faulty

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If you hit pot hole,and it came on,more than likely,loose wire at sending unit,or it went bad from the jolt of the pot hole,but anyway,all the above advice is good.

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