Oil Level Gauge Flashing

[alastairw]

1999 C2 Coupe, 6 speed manual, RHD

When I start the car and do the electronic oil level check I get the usual count down timer and then the gauge just flashes at me with no reading. After consulting the manual it seems this is because the sensor is faulty. I have checked the oil with the dipstick and its fine.

Anyone experienced this before and if it is the sensor is it easy to do a DIY replacement?

Thanks, Al

[Paul Fraser]

Related link, although it is for a Boxster: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...c=18357&hl=

I'll post a photo of the part when I get the chance.

[alastairw]

I finally took my car to an independant Porsche specialist. They found that a mouse had got into the car and completely chewed through the cables that connect to the oil level sender unit! Thankfully they were able to make good the connections and now I am operational again!!

[White987S]

I am not sure how car insurance works in the UK but here in the USA, with proper insurance coverage (Comprehensive Coverage) rodent damage like that would be covered by one's car insurance.