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Renault Spider Oil Temperature Warning

My '98 Renault Spider (gasoline engine) is throwing fits. Oil temperature warning light keeps flashing, there's an error logged in the ECU, and the oil pressure light occasionally joins the party. Already checked the basics, suspect the oil temp sensor or its wiring. Anyone else seen this gremlin?

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I had a similar issue with my old BMW 3 Series. The symptoms you describe mirror what I experienced. Have you checked the sensor's cable and plug connection for any corrosion or damage?

Good shout! The cable looks okay, but I'll give the plug a proper inspection. Was the fix on your BMW straightforward once you found the faulty connection?

Indeed, the repair involved replacing the corroded connector and cleaning up the wiring. Although it resolved the warning lights, given the symptoms and potential electrical gremlins, a workshop visit might offer a more comprehensive diagnosis.

Thanks for the pointer! Turns out it WAS the connector. 95€ later I had a shiny new connector installed, and the Spider is back to its old tricks! Much appreciated!

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