Mjwscorpio
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The function on my steering wheel has stopped working, no idea why so can't check oil levels. It doesn't have a dipstick as such. How do I check it?
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What do you mean has stopped working?
You normally can test it with the ignition on from cold.
You normally can test it with the ignition on from cold.
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When you say its not working, has the function disappeared in the cluster?
Unless the engine has an empty/blanked off dipstick hole then the only way to check the oil level will be to get the cluster function operating again.
You could I suppose you could drain the oil from the sump measure the amount that was in it add the correct amount and put it back in but this is really quite impractical.
Unless the engine has an empty/blanked off dipstick hole then the only way to check the oil level will be to get the cluster function operating again.
You could I suppose you could drain the oil from the sump measure the amount that was in it add the correct amount and put it back in but this is really quite impractical.
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The buttons on the steering wheel are not working. I have been informed by two independents that it is either the buttons or a ring in the steering wheel that picks up the signal. It has frozen on settings, so nothing changes to the display on turning on the ignition or whilst driving. Bloody annoying as I can't change anything.
disconnect the battery to reset everything?
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Thanks C240Sport97 I disconnected the battery and now everything working great. Saved me money. Very pleased member.
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Ideally, you should check the oil level when the engine oil is cold. If you have to check after you've been driving, whilst the engine oil is warm, then wait 5 or 10 minutes for the oil to drink back down the bottom of the engine.
To do it from the cluster you'll need to wait for a few minutes, as the car will refuse to take a measurement until it's ready!
