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DTC P0128-00: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature); DTC P0128-07: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) Mechanical Failure [10/2022 - 08/2023]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0128-00 OR P0128-07) 
    1. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0128-00 or P0128-07 and other DTCs are output A
      P0128-00 or P0128-07 is output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0128-00 or P0128-07 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    A 

    GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 08/2023] 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 
    1. Check for defects in the engine cooling system that might cause the system to be too cold, such as abnormal cooling fan operation or any modifications.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR CYLINDER HEAD SIDE) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR CYLINDER HEAD SIDE). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 9 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR OUTLET SIDE) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR OUTLET SIDE). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 2 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None.
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0128-00 OR P0128-07) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    • Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      P0128-00 or P0128-07 is output B

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    A 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE WATER CONTROL VALVE. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]