Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
What P0199 means
P0199
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Intermittent
Generic · engine
Data confidence90%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Intermittent circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
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Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
199
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P0199
What does P0199 mean?
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Intermittent. The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Intermittent circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.
Is P0199 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P0199 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.
Can TuningBot remove P0199 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.