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P0196 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0196 means

P0196
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Range/Performance Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module judged the Engine Oil Temperature behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions.

Possible causes

EOT sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0196

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

196

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0196

What does P0196 mean?

Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Range/Performance. The control module judged the Engine Oil Temperature behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions.

Is P0196 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0196 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0196 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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