The PCM monitors the output signals from the Oil Temperature Sensor every 15 seconds. If a signal is high for more than 12.5 seconds, the PCM sets a P0198 DTC.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause | |
DTC Strategy |
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Signal High | 1. Poor connection 2. Open or short to battery in signal harness 3. Open in ground harness 4. Faulty OTS 5. PCM | |
Enable Conditions | Case 1 |
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Engine running longer than 60 sec.
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Coolant temperature less than 110 ℃(230℉) | |
Case 2 |
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Engine running longer than 90 sec. | ||
Threshold value |
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Oil temperature sensor's signal greater than 4.9V | ||
Diagnosis Time |
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Continuous (More than 12.5 sec.failure for every 15 sec.test) | ||
MIL On Condition |
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3 Driving Cycles | ||
