Low oil pressure message?

BHAMDOC1973

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2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC
4 CYL
TURBO
2WD
AUTOMATIC
104,000 MILES

Pretty much most of these VWs and Audis have same issue of this message. Some I am aware of are due to engine parts clearance, others are oil and filter while others the sensor. How many volts should I get at the sensor with ignition on and engine off? And how much should I get for oil pressure when cold idling and then at 2,000 RPMs?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Have you checked for diagnostic trouble codes? Also, they don't provide us with the specific voltages for testing. Instead, it requires a specific fuel pressure gauge.

As far as a power signal voltage is concerned, I would suspect it to be 5v.

I attached the directions below for testing. Take a look and let me know if you are comfortable performing them.

Let me know.

Joe

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Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 AT 8:40 PM

BHAMDOC1973

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Drained oil, was black, pressure sensor had oil on connector and inside around the pins, its bad, ordered another, will see.

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Thursday, December 7th, 2023 AT 12:11 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Absolutely, if you have oil in the connector, that indicates the sensor is leaking inward which lowers oil pressure.

Let me know if it takes care of the issue. I am somewhat confident it will.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, December 7th, 2023 AT 8:23 PM

Low oil pressure message?

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