'Engine oil pressure' warning light on 2004 Audi S4

[Simon S4]

Hi, I recently bought a 2004 Audi S4 in immaculate condition and full Audi service history from a reputable dealer. 1 day into ownership, and after having driven 30 miles a red warning light 'engine oil pressure' came up - I checked the engine oil level and it was fine - car is in garage now and they suspect it might be a faulty sensor - but should I be worried about the health of the engine? What is the likely cause? Sensor fault? Any expereicnes with this sort of message?

Thanks

Simon

 

[hades-]

yes be worried and dont drive or start it till its been checked
if its pick up pipe blocked you run the risk of ******* your engine
make sure they do a good check
worst of its gonna be sump off new pick up pipe and ur sorted

btw the oil preasure light aint nothing to do with low oil theres a diff light for that

 

[PetrolDave]

Yellow oil can symbol on DIS = low oil level, top up as soon as convenient

Red oil can symbol on DIS = low oil pressure, turn off engine immediately and do not start it again until problem is found and fixed

 

[Simon S4]

yes be worried and dont drive or start it till its been checked
if its pick up pipe blocked you run the risk of ******* your engine
make sure they do a good check
worst of its gonna be sump off new pick up pipe and ur sorted

btw the oil preasure light aint nothing to do with low oil theres a diff light for that

Hi Bez - what do you mean by 'new pick up pipe'? ...and how much is that likely to cost? Thx

 

[hades-]

pick up pipe connects to the oil pump
pulls oil from the sump
and depends on the garages labour charges the pick up aint to much but its a sump off job

did you try the sensor 1st ?

 

[Simon S4]

yep tried sensor and that is all ok...so looks like a 'sump off job'... any tips in terms of garages in surrey (ideally near guildford)?

Thanks