HI, I have a 316 SE (1.9) Compact,(year 2000), the oil light comes on when ignition is switched on and goes out when engine fires, but, ! another oil light comes on under the speedo/rev counter when engine has been running a few seconds, and goes out after a further few seconds, engine sounds and runs superb, help ! please.

anon post no history of car wow NO YEAR> no VIN.
It is no RANGER or is custom none OEM swap job.
. nor what is wrong, (cam changes or spark wires fell off)
no engine told at all (USA car?) (in liters or Cubic Inches)
the service manual covers that.
if you google Ford year ranger or F250 (engine size) firing order
bingo,
The F-nnn series goes back to 1973 and over 15 engines +++

but RANGER is a compact truck and is not F250 at all
V8 not found in RANGERS. (promised but not delivered)

(1983-2012) some are MAZDA's what ford calls trucks outside USA, I've no clue. are you?
just this

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ranger


F250 Ranger does not ADD up. (big + small)????'

or is really just an F250 pickup 1948 to present,
the wiki, huge list of trucks and engines, vast

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-Series

so I post a guess now by example year 2000
year ford F250 2000 5.4L v8 firing order.

googled (note VIN codes told)

https://search.brave.com/search?q=+ford++F250+2000+5.4L+v8+++firing+order.&source=web

shows. front right bank is #1 (drivers seat perspective)
1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 8

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hello, here is the instructions on how to reset the light

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on. Change the engine oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, change the engine oil at 3000 miles (5000 km) since last oil change.
To reset the Engine Oil Life System, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition to ON, with the engine off.
2. Slowly fully press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds.
The reset is complete when the chimes sound and the CHANGE OIL lamp goes out. If the lamp stays on and no chime is heard, repeat the reset procedure.

3. Turn the key to OFF.

If the CHANGE OIL lamp comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.

The gauge should be on when the key is on and the engine is not running.

The gauge is lit by a sensor which detects oil pressure. If your engine is not running, there is no oil pressure, so the circuit closes and the light comes on.

your going to have to clean it down good with some engine cleaner, then run engine, try to pin down leak. may have a bad oil preasure switch thats leaking, or oil filter, or a gasket; hope this helps good luck.

It sounds like the dreaded LKM light control module. It fails leaving only 1 light on with all lights off and ignition off.Try www.bba-reman.com they have a list of common faults for BMW. Good luck.

Hi
Air flow sensor could be a problem.
Every time EML comes on the car computer will put the system into limp mode. To avoid any further damage to the engine.

once switch off, isolated and re-start will re-run the program and clear it temporary.
Ideally you need to get the car plugged in to a Diagnostic computer and see what fault code are stored.

Thanks

What is limp mode, and it is MiL light( mal function indicator light)it is not EML. Please specify so i can help

Take it to a service center and have them put it o o lift and check it out.

Bought a very reputable diy service manual for the vehicle, and that plus a bit of thought and nous gave me the cure: no intrinsic problem other than loose relay connections. Went round with the wiring diagrams as guide checking all electrical connections in tight and relays fuses etc all good. Switched on and no problem any more.

By the way, vehicle is 1992 VW Polo - not Fox (which in UK is a variant of the Polo)