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P0197 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for October 2010

Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Low


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0197
Help Request Posted
1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Surge VIN: WP0CA2989W
P0197: Oil temperature sensor short to gnd. ... listed below, the car came back with a CEL, & idling warm at 1600 rpms. The engine will begin to surge once warmed up, dropping down to 800 rpm & then immediately return to 1600 rpm. I retrieved the codes listed below from the DME. P0197 has been ...
October 08, 2010