Orange flashing light

Andy · Unread post by **Andy** » 18 Sep 2003, 16:55

Hi just a quick question, as I have o Handbook
An orange warning light flashes for about 30 secs after starting engine, on the dash of my 95 xantia 1.9td.
I am just wandering what the light means.
It is orange with a sort of hockey stick shape and a couple of drips in it.
Andy

Unread post by **RichardW** » 18 Sep 2003, 17:11

Oil level low warning. Known not to work very well, so use the good old fashioned dip stick and ignore the light! Mine does this also and I was wondering about disconnecting the sensor, but do not know if that will just bring it on permanently - anybody else?
Richard

Andy · Unread post by **Andy** » 18 Sep 2003, 17:24

Thanks
Well mine is definitely faulty as just checked oil and is up to top mark on stick.
Andy

gjb02 · Unread post by **gjb02** » 18 Sep 2003, 18:15

Do you park on a sideways slope?? The oil goes to one side of the sump and fools the sender, it normally takes about 20-30 secs to clear..Normally if the car is leftside up on a verge/curb.

nick · Unread post by **nick** » 18 Sep 2003, 21:08

It makes the oil warning light in my Xantia more prone to come on if I use synthetic oil for some reason.

KevMayer · Unread post by **KevMayer** » 18 Sep 2003, 23:07

I get the oil warning light flashing if I park with the front end pointing down hill.