DTC P0195-11: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground [08/2023 - ]: Description

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The engine oil temperature sensor replaces the oil temperature with electrical signals and outputs them to the ECM.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	DTC Output from	Priority	Note
P0195-11	Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground	The engine oil temperature sensor output voltage is less than 0.535 V for 5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Short in engine oil temperature sensor circuit Oil pressure and temperature sensor ECM	Comes on	Engine	A	SAE Code: P0197 DTC for Mexico Models: Applies

HINT:

When this DTC is output, check the engine oil temperature in the Data List. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Engine Oil Temperature Sensor.

DTC No.	Engine Oil Temperature Sensor	Malfunction
P0195-11	-40°C (-40°F)	Short to ground in THEO circuit Short in EPEO to THEO circuit Open in VCPE circuit

If the Data List values are normal, it may be due to a temporary recovery from the malfunction condition. Check for intermittent problems.

Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [10/2022 - ]