2016 328i N26 engine won’t read oil level

Semby · 01-14-2024, 10:19 AM

I purchased the car used in May and have limited info on prior maintenance or issues. Since purchasing, the oil sensor will not read the oil level. Message in the dash says “Oil level measurement not possible.”

The oil sensor is getting power. Replaced the oil sensor and still won’t read the oil level. I have searched the forums and can’t find info indicating any steps needed for the car to recognize the new sensor. Disconnected the battery made no difference. Any suggestions on what might be causing the issue?

sspade · 01-14-2024, 10:42 AM

Does the reading on the iDrive start and then fail at a certain percentage before completion? I had that happening and found the cause. Not sure if we're on the same page tho...

Semby · 01-14-2024, 11:49 AM

It doesn’t try to read the oil level at all.

Billfitz · 01-14-2024, 11:53 AM

Follow the manual directions to the letter.
▷ Vehicle is on level road.
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not depressed.
▷ Engine is running and is at operating temperature.

Semby · 01-14-2024, 01:04 PM

Followed manual directions, exactly. Still not able to read oil level. Also unable to reset oil change mileage.

fe7565 · 01-14-2024, 03:16 PM

Any error codes? May want to use ISTA+ (free) and a $10 ENET cable (Amazon/Ebay) to see if there are any BMW-specific codes that could clue you in.

01-14-2024, 10:19 AM	#1
Semby Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 430i convertible Join Date: May 2023 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	2016 328i N26 engine won’t read oil level I purchased the car used in May and have limited info on prior maintenance or issues. Since purchasing, the oil sensor will not read the oil level. Message in the dash says “Oil level measurement not possible.” The oil sensor is getting power. Replaced the oil sensor and still won’t read the oil level. I have searched the forums and can’t find info indicating any steps needed for the car to recognize the new sensor. Disconnected the battery made no difference. Any suggestions on what might be causing the issue?
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01-14-2024, 10:42 AM	#2
sspade Major General 2466 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	Does the reading on the iDrive start and then fail at a certain percentage before completion? I had that happening and found the cause. Not sure if we're on the same page tho...
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01-14-2024, 11:49 AM	#3
Semby Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 430i convertible Join Date: May 2023 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	It doesn’t try to read the oil level at all.
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01-14-2024, 11:53 AM	#4
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,089 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Follow the manual directions to the letter. ▷ Vehicle is on level road. ▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in selector lever position N or P and accelerator pedal not depressed. ▷ Engine is running and is at operating temperature.
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01-14-2024, 01:04 PM	#5
Semby Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 430i convertible Join Date: May 2023 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Followed manual directions, exactly. Still not able to read oil level. Also unable to reset oil change mileage.
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01-14-2024, 03:16 PM	#6
fe7565 Lieutenant Colonel 553 Rep 1,582 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i N26 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Any error codes? May want to use ISTA+ (free) and a $10 ENET cable (Amazon/Ebay) to see if there are any BMW-specific codes that could clue you in. __________________ Help each other: if you manage to fix your issue (especially with help from this forum), don't be a d*ck and disappear. Follow-up by posting the solution so you can help others.
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