Threw an error code this morning

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Dec 22, 2008 | 12:20 PM

PDX_Doug

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Threw an error code this morning

Arrg! 20 minutes de-icing my F350 while it warmed up. Climbed in and had a check engine light. My scanning gauges show an error code of: PO196.

The truck is an 2008 F350 6.4L PowerStroke/6sp. manual.

Anybody have any idea what this code is? Cause for concern?

Thanks for any help

Doug

Dec 22, 2008 | 01:20 PM

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P0196 - Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance This error occurs if time required for EOT to warm up to 50º C is greater than the specified value or the EOT does not change by at least 2 degrees from the value stored in KAM, followed with the engine running off low idle.
EOT dependant 20minutes of engine running and EOT has not changed more than 5 deg C Wiring, ECT sensor, PCM

Dec 22, 2008 | 01:21 PM

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I think this is supposed to be addressed with the latest flash as well

Dec 23, 2008 | 10:06 AM

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caprang,

Thanks for the info. Since the temperatures around here have been in the low 20's, and the oil was already somewhat warmed by the block heater, I guess the code doesn't surprise me. I'll keep an eye on it, and see if it recurs.

Doug

Dec 23, 2008 | 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by caprang

What ever happened to the day's of just start it up and let it warm up as long as it needs to. Now there is a code for everything. I'm not really liking this new technology at all. It's a frigin diesel for crist sake. Let it run the way it was ment to.