Oil pressure warning light?!?!

Mattt

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BMW Z4 e89 SDrive23i (2.5 litre) Sept. 2010 - Only about 36,000 miles - Intermittent low oil pressure light problem.

The car was due an oil service in December, but a couple of weeks ago the red oil pressure light came on. I stopped the car and upon restarting, it was fine and drove home OK. I had the oil service done, but a few days later the light came on again (again it was fine after stopping and restarting - no obvious bad engine noise). I then had the oil pressure switch replaced with genuine BMW part. Fine for a few days and maybe 50 - 60 miles in a variety of driving conditions, but last night it came on again. As usual, I stopped and restarted and all was fine. Anyone any ideas as to what I do now?
 
Mattt said:
BMW Z4 e89 SDrive23i (2.5 litre) Sept. 2010 - Only about 36,000 miles - Intermittent low oil pressure light problem.

The car was due an oil service in December, but a couple of weeks ago the red oil pressure light came on. I stopped the car and upon restarting, it was fine and drove home OK. I had the oil service done, but a few days later the light came on again (again it was fine after stopping and restarting - no obvious bad engine noise). I then had the oil pressure switch replaced with genuine BMW part. Fine for a few days and maybe 50 - 60 miles in a variety of driving conditions, but last night it came on again. As usual, I stopped and restarted and all was fine. Anyone any ideas as to what I do now?

What does the electronic dipstick say the level is?
Rob
 
Oil level on max.

Work was carried out by local reputable BMW Specialist including services etc.
 
No leaks, no top ups have been required - it stays on max.

Sensor replaced with brand new OEM.

It’s going back next week, will see what the codes say.
 
Indy confirmed codes were 30C1 and 30C4 - pointing to oil pressure control fault.

It’s going into Main Dealer for them to check actual pressures - which the Indy says he can’t do.
 
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