P0196 code

[Lost815]

anyone know the fix to this?

[bipto]

According to the KB... DTC P0196 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Performance

[Lost815]

is this something to worry about?

[Meister]

anyone know the fix to this?

Pulling fuse 11 in the forward PDC (fuse box - schematic on underside of lid) for 30 seconds or so will clear both the PO196 fault code and the resultant CEL (Check Engine Light).

If you don't get a recurrance consider it a random electronic glitch. If it recurs I'd leave it uncleared and have a Dodge or Chrysler dealer check it out.

I'd guess you have a 2006 model. Providing such information up front enables other members to better assist you.

[Lost815]

sorry 05 magnum rt

[fnkychkn]

P0196–ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE

• When Monitored: Engine off time is greater than 480 minutes. Ambient temperature is greater than 4°C (38° F).
• Set Condition: The PCM detects the Engine Oil Temp value is incorrect by comparing it with the other engine inputs. Three good trips to turn off the MIL.

Possible Causes
(G224) ENGINE OIL TEMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
(G224) ENGINE OIL TEMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
(K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
(G224) ENGINE OIL TEMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(G224) ENGINE OIL TEMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
PCM