Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Dtc p0197 engine oil temperature sensor "a" circuit low

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Engine (diagnostics)(h6do) / Diagnostic procedure with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) / Dtc p0197 engine oil temperature sensor "a" circuit low

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Immediately at fault recognition

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:

• Hard to start

• Improper idling

• Poor driving performance

CAUTION:

After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Clear Memory Mode > OPERATION, and Inspection Mode Inspection Mode > PROCEDURE.

WIRING DIAGRAM:

• Engine Electrical System ENGINE TYPE EZ (WITHOUT PUSH BUTTON START) Engine Electrical System > WIRING DIAGRAM

• Engine Electrical System ENGINE TYPE EZ (WITH PUSH BUTTON START) Engine Electrical System > WIRING DIAGRAM

STEP	CHECK	YES	NO
1.CHECK CURRENT DATA. 1) Start the engine. 2) Read the value of «Oil Temperature» using Subaru Select Monitor. NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to “Read Current Data For Engine”. Subaru Select Monitor	Is the value of «Oil Temperature» 215°C (419°F) or more-	Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC P0197 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT LOW	Even if DTC is detected, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again. NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.
2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR. 1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 2) Disconnect the connectors from the ECM and engine oil temperature sensor. 3) Measure the resistance between ECM connector and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (E158) No. 18 — Chassis ground:	Is the resistance 1 M- or more-	Replace the engine oil temperature sensor. Oil Temperature Sensor	Repair the short circuit to ground in the harness between the ECM connector and engine oil temperature sensor connector.

1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS

Detect the open or short circuit of the oil temperature sensor.

Judge as NG when outside of the judgment value.

2. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

(A)	Resistance value (k-)	(B)	Temperature °C (°F)

(1)	Connector	(2)	Thermistor element

3. EXECUTION CONDITION

Secondary Parameters	Execution condition
None

4. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE

Always perform the diagnosis continuously.

5. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD

If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is longer than the time indicated, judge as NG.

Judgment Value

Malfunction Criteria	Threshold Value
Output voltage	< 0.203 V

Time Needed for Diagnosis: 500 ms

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination: Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.

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