Modus oil pressure warning

Hi, I'm having a worrying issue with my 2011 Renault Modus 1.5 dCi. The oil pressure warning lamp keeps lighting up, accompanied by loud mechanical noises from the engine. It's done 104294 km. I've checked the oil level, which is fine, and replaced the oil filter, thinking it might be clogged, but the problem persists. Could low oil viscosity be the culprit, or is it more likely the oil pressure sensor? Anyone experienced something similar?

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I had a similar scare with my Modus. Same symptoms, low oil pressure light and all. Did you check the oil pump?

Thanks for the quick reply. I haven't checked the oil pump directly. I was hoping it was something simpler. Was it the oil pump in your case then?

Yep, turned out to be a defect in the oil pump. Best get it checked at a workshop.

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I took it to a local workshop and you were right, the oil pump was faulty. Got it replaced, cost me 755€, but at least the engine is running smoothly again!

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