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Deciphering the SENSOR Light Indicator on an Audi A3 Dashboard

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  • #1 5431394
    blv
    Level 12  
    what does this light mean?
    Deciphering the SENSOR Light Indicator on an Audi A3 Dashboard
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  • #2 5431635
    carrot
    Moderator of Cars  
    Oil level sensor in the pan
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  • #3 5432101
    blv
    Level 12  
    So what does the "MIN" icon mean? also the minimum oil level?
  • #4 5432231
    carrot
    Moderator of Cars  
    min is the pressure, the yellow one is the level sensor in the bowl, they are dropping like flies
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  • #5 5433120
    blv
    Level 12  
    does it mean that the sensor is dead? If so, does the oil need to be drained to replace it? I am asking for any advice on this matter.
    Thank you
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  • #6 5434622
    carrot
    Moderator of Cars  
    You need to drain the oil to replace the sensor, and the sensor itself is attached with 3 M6 screws from the bottom of the oil pan
  • #7 5744240
    endriu233
    Level 21  
    Hello, first I would check the wiring to this sensor, I had the same case recently and the sensor was good.
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The discussion revolves around the SENSOR light indicator on the Audi A3 dashboard, specifically addressing its meaning and implications. Users identify the light as related to the oil level sensor in the oil pan, with a distinction made between the "MIN" icon indicating minimum oil pressure and the yellow light representing the oil level sensor. Concerns are raised about the possibility of a faulty sensor, with advice given that replacing the sensor requires draining the oil and accessing it via three M6 screws from the bottom of the oil pan. Additionally, checking the wiring to the sensor is recommended as a preliminary step before assuming the sensor is defective.
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