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Circuit description: Notes

The resistance of the thermistor built into the oil temperature sensor changes as the oil temperature changes. The engine oil temperature sensor is connected to the engine control computer in the same way the inlet air temperature sensor is connected.

NOTE: When either of these DTCs is stored, the engine control computer enters fail-safe mode. The engine control computer fixes the specified engine oil temperature at 70°C {158°F} during the fail-safe mode operation. The engine control computer continues failsafe mode operation until the normal condition is restored.
DTC No. DTC detection condition Suspected parts
P0197 The voltage for the engine oil temperature sensor is less than 0.203 V for 0.5 seconds or more. (1 trips detection logic)
  • Engine oil temperature sensor
  • ECM
P0198 The voltage for the engine oil temperature sensor is 4.698 V or higher for 0.5 seconds or higher. (1 trips detection logic)