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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 9 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC))DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)DTC P0197: ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOWWIRING DIAGRAM
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

DTC P0197: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low: Wiring Diagram

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Wiring Diagram
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  • Engine electrical system turbo engine model (without push button start) < Ref. to TURBO MODEL (WITHOUT PUSH BUTTON START) , WIRING DIAGRAM, Engine Electrical System. >
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    Fig 1: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Wiring Diagram
    G09480920Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
DTC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK CURRENT DATA. 
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Read the value of «Oil Temperature» using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool.
    NOTE:
    • Subaru Select Monitor

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Current Data Display For Engine". < Ref. to SUBARU SELECT MONITOR . >

    • General scan tool

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.

 Is the value of «Oil Temperature » 150°C (302°F) or more? Go to step 2  . 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 and engine ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (E158) No. 2 - Engine ground: 

 Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more? Replace the engine oil temperature sensor. < Ref. to ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR . > Repair the short circuit to ground in the harness between the ECM and engine oil temperature sensor connector.
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