P0196 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor-Range/Performance: DTC Detecting Condition

P0196 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR-RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Item		Detecting Condition	Possible Cause
DTC Strategy	case 1	Sensor signal Stuck	Poor connection or damaged harness Faulty OTS
DTC Strategy	case2	Signal plausibility
Enable Conditions	case1	Engine coolant temperature at start < 40°C (104°F) No relevant failure 6 < Battery voltage<16V
Enable Conditions	case2	6 < Battery voltage < 16V No relevant failure
Threshold Value	case1	Measured oil temperature increase < 10~35°C (50~63 °F) (Threshold depends on Coolant temperature at start)
Threshold Value	case2	Measured oil temperature < 20°C (68°F) Measured oil temperature > 100°C (212°F)
Diagnostic Time	case1	10-30 min. (depends on Engine Coolant Temp, and driving condition at start)
Diagnostic Time	case2	15 seconds.
Mil On Condition		2 Driving Cycles