P0938
Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Range/Performance
What it means
P0938 means Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Range/Performance.
Where it lives
For P0938, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.
Check these first
- A hydraulic oil temperature sensor drifting out of range
- A temperature sensor connector with corrosion
- A restricted cooler skewing oil temperature
- A failed hydraulic oil temperature sensor
What to do next
- Read hydraulic oil temperature on a scan tool
- Compare the reading against ambient with the engine cold
- Check the fluid cooler for restriction
- Inspect the temperature sensor connector and wiring
- Replace the sensor if the reading drifts
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.