Suzuki P0197 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0197 Suzuki

Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0197 Suzuki definition:
The Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) sensor is a thermistor device in which resistance changes with temperature. The electrical resistance of a thermistor decreases as the temperature increases and the resistance increases as the temperature decreases. The varying resistance affects the voltage drop across the sensor terminals and provides electrical signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) corresponding to temperature. Thermistor-type sensors are considered passive sensor. A passive sensor is connected to a voltage divider network so that varying the resistance of the passive sensor causes a variation in total current flow. Voltage that is dropped across a fixed resistor in a series with the sensor resistor determines the voltage signal at the PCM. This voltage signal is equal to the reference voltage minus the voltage drop across the fixed resistor. The EOT sensor measures the temperature of the engine oil. The sensor is typically threaded into the engine oil lubrication system. The PCM can use the EOT sensor input to determine the following: – On variable cam timing (VCT) applications the EOT input is used to adjust the VCT control gains and logic for camshaft timing. – The PCM can use the EOT sensor input in conjunction with other PCM inputs to determine oil degradation – The PCM can use EOT sensor input to initiate a soft engine shutdown. To prevent engine damage from occurring as a result of high oil temperature, the PCM has the ability to initiate a soft engine shutdown. Whenever engine RPM exceeds a calibrated level for a certain period of time, the PCM will begin reducing power by disabling engine cylinders.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0197 Suzuki
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Lack/Loss of Power – Engine Surge

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0197 Suzuki
– Engine not at operating temperature. – Cooling system problem of stuck thermostat. – EOT circuit failure. – Bad EOT sensor – Damaged PCM. The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: Indicates EOT signal voltage is low (high temperature).

Possible Solutions

1. Disconnect the EOT sensor harness connector 2. Check for opposite failure with EOT disconnected 3. If DTC P0198 Suzuki is present replace EOT sensor


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Suzuki:

2012 Suzuki Swift Sport,2012 Suzuki Splash,2012 Suzuki S-Cross Concept,2012 Suzuki G70 Concept,2011 Suzuki Swift S Concept,2011 Suzuki Swift,2011 Suzuki Kizashi,2010 Suzuki SX4,2010 Suzuki Kizashi,2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara,2009 Suzuki Alto,2008 Suzuki Splash,2008 Suzuki SXForce Concept,2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan,2008 Suzuki Kizashi,2008 Suzuki Equator,2007 Suzuki XL7,2007 Suzuki SX4,2007 Suzuki Kizashi,2005 Suzuki Swift

 

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