Light on dashboard, Fiat Ducato

rowets replied on 28/07/2021 17:42

Posted on 28/07/2021 17:42

Hi all,

We have a Fiat Ducato 2.3 based Knaus motorhome, 2019 model. A light has suddenly appeared on the dashboard and I'm unsure about what it is, hoping someone may be able to help?

It's in the central cluster of symbols, where the odometer, trip info, clock, outside temp etc are.  It's a symbol of an oil can with an exclamation mark and a squiggly line underneath. It's not a red or amber warning light, I've checked the oil and it's absolutely fine, but this light is now permanently on.  Only thing I can think of is it may be some sort of service reminder?  Even though first service isn't due for another 4 months or 15,000'ish miles!  I've attached a pic, hope it's clear enough, it's the symbol in the bottom left, where the 'Shift' gear normally displays.

Many thanks,

Tim Rowe

SeeFarers replied on 02/12/2021 15:58

Posted on 02/12/2021 15:58

SeasideBill correctly identifies the indication as an ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT SENSOR FAILURE.  I have the same and was told that there are two sensors involved, one at the top of the engine (simple to replace) and one at the bottom of the engine (not so simple to replace - an engine out job).  The nature of these sensors is that they can be too sensitive and often give false info.  This indicator is saying it is a possible sensor failure not an oil related issue. 

I was shown that when turning on the ignition, before starting, I should allow the engine management to do its thing and you should see the dashboard display go through a short sequence concluding with a bar chart. Once this is done then start the engine and all should be well.  I have found this to be true except if my MH has stood for some time, when the "system" does not always get the OK from the sensors straight away and the issue in question is displayed.  It is annoying but I have got used to it.  Usually, after a short run, the next start will OK.

 

 

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