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  1. #1
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    28 Thermal oil-level sensor faulty

    28 Thermal oil-level sensor faulty
    2004 X5, 3.0i
    Would someone please let me know if this sensor is the one attached to underside of the oil pan.
    Thanks,

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    Yes I think is change it when your changing your oil

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    Thank you.
    Isn't there another oil sensor on the engine somewhere? I might as well change that one too.
    Thanks

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    No

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    I'm wondering if this could be a bad connection because of oil getting on the connector?

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    oil pressure/temp switch up top, it is a 2 wire sensor buried behind power steering reservoir.

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