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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

P0197 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0197 means

P0197
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to earth
  • EOT sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0197

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

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

197

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0197

What does P0197 mean?

Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low. The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.

Is P0197 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0197 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0197 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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