P0197

Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low

DTC P0197, sometimes indicated as P019700 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a generic fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing engine oil temperature sensor low.

This code is usually caused by a defective engine oil temperature sensor. If the sensor is defective, it will not be able to accurately measure the oil temperature, which can cause the engine to run too hot or too cold. If the sensor is defective, it will need to be replaced.

  • P0197: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low
  • P0197: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • P0197: Engine Oil Temp Sensor Circuit Low Input
  • P0197: Engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor – low input
  • P0197 00: Damage in the circuit of the engine oil temperature sensor - signal too low
  • P0197 00: Engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor - low input

DTC Trouble Code Search
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • S2108000084 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    JEEP: Cel (check engine lamp) on, dtc P0197 engine oil temperature low
  • S2108000084 - ENGINE (PWS)
    JEEP: Cel (check engine lamp) on, dtc P0197 engine oil temperature low
  • VIN4APIN20190906 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 oil leak from the engine customer states mil-on with P00FE customer states mil-on wit
  • VIN4APIN20190828 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states mil-on with P2097 oil leak from the engine customer states the sunsha
  • VIN4APIN20190805 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states mil-on with P2097 customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/sepa
  • VIN4APIN20190610 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P1556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0116 mil-on P0456 customer states the sunshade is b
  • VIN4APIN20190628 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer states mil-on with P2097 customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/sepa
  • VIN4APIN20190617 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer sta
  • VIN4APIN20190614 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0133 customer states mil-on with P0116 customer sta
  • VIN4APIN20190611 - EQUIPMENT
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P0556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0116 mil-on P0456 customer states the sunshade is b
  • VIN4APIN20190610 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
    VOLKSWAGEN: Customer states noise from heat shield customer states mil-on with P0496 customer states mil-on with P1429 and/or P1556 customer states mil-on with P0197 customer states mil-on with P0116 mil-on P0456 customer states the sunshade is b
  • 1803104 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    CHRYSLER: Flash: driveability improvements malfunction indicator lamp (mil) diagnostic trouble codes P0116, P0139, P0159, P0197, U110B or U1402. *mj this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-031-04, dated july 8, 2004. *tt
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