DTC P0196: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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DTC P0196: ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Description:	This DTC sets when the engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor is not within the PCM predicted engine oil temperature range, based on other PCM inputs.
Possible Causes:	SIGRTN circuit open SIGRTN circuit short to voltage EOT circuit open EOT circuit short to ground EOT circuit short to voltage Engine not at operating temperature Cooling system concern Stuck thermostat Damaged EOT sensor
Diagnostic Aids:	The EOT rationality test looks for the EOT sensor value to be within a calibrated parameter of the PCM predicted engine oil temperature. Make sure the EOT sensor reading is similar to engine temperature. If the EOT reading greatly differs from engine temperature, check the EOT circuitry for correct operation.
Application	Key On Engine Off	Key On Engine Running	Continuous Memory
All	GO to PINPOINT TEST L .