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DTC Detection Logic

NOTE: If DTC P0196 is displayed with DTC P0197 or P0198, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0197 or P0198. Refer to "DTC LOGIC ".
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0196 EOT SENSOR
[Engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor circuit range/performance]
A) Rationally incorrect voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM, compared with the voltage signals from EOT sensor and intake air temperature sensor.
  • Harness or connectors (The EOT sensor circuit is open or shorted)
  • EOT sensor
B) The comparison result of signals transmitted to ECM from each temperature sensor (IAT sensor, ECT sensor, FTT sensor, and EOT sensor) shows that the signal voltage of the EOT sensor is higher/lower than that of other temperature sensors when the engine is started with its cold state.
  • Harness or connectors (High or low resistance in the EOT sensor circuit)
  • EOT sensor