Back to 2009 Ram 1500

2009 RAM 1500

4.7L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor593Torque4873Fluid7DTC866Battery1Maintenance0Recalls2
P0198low severityPowertrain

Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High

on 2009 Ram 1500 4.7L V8 · RWD

What this code means

High voltage from the engine oil temperature sensor.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Low oil temp reading displayed

Common causes

  • Open circuit
  • Faulty sensor
  • Disconnected

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test voltage
  2. Check for opens

Repair notes

Repair or replace.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →