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P0197: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low Input: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • Signal low
  • Poor connection
  • Short to ground in harness
  • Oil temp. sensor
  • ECM
Enable Conditions Case 1
  • Engine running >60 sec
  • Coolant temperature < 110°C(230°F)
Case 2
  • Engine running >90 sec.
Thresh old value
  • Oil temperature sensor's signal< 0.1V
Diagnosis Time
  • Continuous (More than 12.5 sec.failure for every 15 sec. test)
MIL On Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles