DTC P0196 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor "A" Range/Performance: Notes

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

• Hard to start
• Improper idling
• Poor driving performance
  CAUTION:

  • After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>, and Inspection Mode <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.
  • Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance.

WIRING DIAGRAM: 

Engine Electrical System <Ref. to WIRING DIAGRAM , Engine Electrical System.>

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.	Is any other DTC displayed?	Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". <Ref. to List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) .>	Go to step 2  .
2 CHECK ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR.  Disconnect the connectors from the engine oil temperature sensor. Measure the resistance between engine oil temperature sensor terminals when the engine is cold and after warmed up. Terminals  No. 1 - No. 2:	Is the resistance of engine oil temperature sensor different between when engine is cold and after warmed up?	Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.	Replace the engine oil temperature sensor. <Ref. to Engine Oil Temperature Sensor .>