Low oil alert on dash?

2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
40,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEN2028
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I have the car listed above USA Beetle Coast (gas) with the OIL Alert on the Dash. I replaced the bottom pan. Engine Oil Level Sensor but the error still shows on the dash.
Jan 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Did you check the oil level manually? I would try a hard system reboot if the level is okay. This guide can show you how:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-performing-a-hard-system-reboot-for-your-vehicles-electronics-systems

If that doesn't work, I would run the codes to see if any are stored, also double check the wiring connector at the sensor to make sure there is a good connection. You might have a defective sensor on your hands, it is OEM?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

It is straight forward system, one wire into the ECU. Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Jan 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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KEN2028
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Oil is level and new full. Part was replaced with new. Code read with an advanced Xtool and x431. Can't locate the problem. Looked at the wires looks clean and good. Do you have wiring schematics of the part and to the ECU? It's three wires. I figure it's +,- and signal. I would like to trace it or to find broken connection.
Jan 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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I would check the sensor ground first.

Here is a guide to help check the wiring with the diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Also, check fuse #3 -7.5 amp in the B fuse panel which powers the sensor. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jan 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Thank you.
Jan 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM