Powertrain
generic / SAE
P01BC
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor B Circuit High
Engine oil temp sensor B signal voltage above expected range. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number1 / BC
Possible causes
- Signal wire open high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: oil temp sensor b
- Component: sensor wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012