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manfredklein9

Ractis oil temperature sensor warning

My 2015 Toyota Ractis with a gasoline engine is showing a warning light on the speedometer. Error codes point to a faulty engine oil temperature sensor, and the oil pressure warning lamp is also on sometimes! I've checked the sensor's connection, but it looks fine. Could it be the sensor itself?

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sophiashadow89

Could be the sensor. Before replacing it, did you check the cable and plug connection thoroughly? Sometimes a loose or corroded connection can cause these symptoms and throw false readings. Double-check before buying a new sensor.

manfredklein9 (Author)

Good point. I visually inspected it, but I haven't tested the connection with a multimeter. What voltage should I be looking for at the plug, and where can I find that info?

sophiashadow89

I wouldn't use a multimeter unless you know what you're doing. Given the oil pressure light too, it's worth having a workshop take a look. It could be more than just the sensor. Don't risk engine damage.

manfredklein9 (Author)

You were spot on. It was a defective cable/plug connection, like you suspected. They cleaned everything, replaced a small section of the wiring, and now it's running perfectly. Cost me 95€, which is way better than a new engine! Thanks for the advice!

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