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Old 08-14-2013, 08:11 PM
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The other day the "low engine oil level" light came up on my message center. Only problem is om not low on oil. Checked it twice today. I reset the "low engine oil level" light on the message center, but it still says on low, when im not.

Anyone knows why its doing this? Could I have a bad sensor or something like that?
 
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Old 08-14-2013, 08:19 PM
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Right on the oil pan is the sensor. It probably is bad.
 
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Old 08-14-2013, 08:23 PM
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How much is it for a new one about?

And what does the sensor look like? Is it something I will clearly see when I look for it?
 

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Old 08-15-2013, 08:38 AM
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You will clearly see it. I don't know how much a new one is. Mine is actually removed for the oil return line on my supercharger, and the wires are jumped so the light goes out after a minute.
 
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Old 08-15-2013, 10:13 AM
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Is there anyway to tell its bad besides the light coming on?


And is there a GM part number for one?
 
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Old 08-17-2013, 04:37 PM
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Anyone?
 
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Old 08-18-2013, 02:37 PM
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Look on rock auto.com...they have everything and I mean everything
 
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