Oil Measurement Inactive -- F10 550i

ChesterCopperpot1 · 04-27-2019, 05:37 PM

This one is actually from a 2011 550i.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F254132158869

ChesterCopperpot1 · 04-27-2019, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 550iFreak

I dont know on top of my head but I believe there's 4 or 5 on the right bank and 3 or 4 on the left. I'll look to verify.

If it's not too much trouble, could you take pictures and send them to me. I'll DM you my number.

550iFreak · 04-27-2019, 05:39 PM

That will work yes. I got mines from a x5m with only 4k miles. Could be a typo on their part and be 40k miles but it does look brand new. Works really, really well.

Granted, I spent 250 or so dollars on it.

ChesterCopperpot1 · 04-27-2019, 05:56 PM

Just so this thread isn't all negative, here's a picture of me and my daughter.

ezaircon4jc · 04-27-2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChesterCopperpot1

Just so this thread isn't all negative, here's a picture of me and my daughter.

I remember those days... They pass so quickly! My little girl is getting married in June!

ChesterCopperpot1 · 04-28-2019, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChesterCopperpot1

Just so this thread isn't all negative, here's a picture of me and my daughter.

I remember those days... They pass so quickly! My little girl is getting married in June!

Bro that's awesome. Congrats! Sorry about your wallet tho...

ChesterCopperpot1 · 05-05-2019, 11:54 AM

Old out, in with the new.

ChesterCopperpot1 · 05-05-2019, 11:57 AM

BMW knee this car needed oil and made a perfect spot to carry 5 quarts.

ChesterCopperpot1 · 05-05-2019, 12:31 PM

Hallelujah

550iFreak · 05-05-2019, 05:32 PM

I approve this outcome

philipm785 · 05-05-2019, 06:30 PM

Awesome news! So glad you got it worked out.

ezaircon4jc · 05-05-2019, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChesterCopperpot1

Hallelujah

Maybe I missed something... Solution??

ChesterCopperpot1 · 05-05-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

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Originally Posted by ChesterCopperpot1

Hallelujah

Maybe I missed something... Solution??

So I got my car back from the shop after they replaced VC gaskets. Oil measurement function was not working. After research and a bunch of help from 550iFreak, it was determined a ground had been left off the fuel injector line. This can cause damage to the oil level sensor, alternator, and/or DME. Naturally, I start with the easiest/cheapest fix: the oil level sensor. $280 at BMW after tax. Took 15 mins to change. Didn't fix it.

Next: alternator. Bought a used one from an x6 for $230 shipped. Took me and my dad about 5 hours to change. The hardest part was removing the coolant fill tank in front of the alternator. Nevertheless, I finish the install and pray. Crank it up and the oil level function starts reading "measuring engine oil". After reaching operating temp it reads oil level max.

The next step would have been a new DME. Had that happened I would have sued the shop for damages. Since my problem appears fixed, negative reviews on google, Yelp, and Cars.com will have to suffice.

Moral of the story: those fuel injector grounds are no effing joke.

04-27-2019, 05:37 PM	#45
ChesterCopperpot1 Private 20 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	This one is actually from a 2011 550i. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F254132158869
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550iFreak Private First Class 45 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i 6MT Join Date: May 2017 Location: deltona FL iTrader: (2)	That will work yes. I got mines from a x5m with only 4k miles. Could be a typo on their part and be 40k miles but it does look brand new. Works really, really well. Granted, I spent 250 or so dollars on it.
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philipm785 Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2016 550i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Awesome news! So glad you got it worked out.
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