Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0196
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Range / Performance
Engine oil temperature sensor signal is within electrical limits but implausible (no warmup change, contradicts coolant temperature).
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number1 / 96
Possible causes
- Sensor drifted high
- Sensor stuck medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–300 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: engine oil temperature sensor
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012