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P0198: Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) Sensor Circuit High Input

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P0198 - ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT) SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT

Description:  Indicates EOT signal voltage is high (low temperature).
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged harness.
  • Damaged sensor.
  • Damaged harness connector.
  • Damaged PCM.
Diagnostic Aids:  An EOT V PID reading greater than 4.5 volts with key ON and engine OFF or during any engine operating mode indicates an open circuit hard fault.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DY: ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT) SENSOR Step 2.