DTC P0128-00: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature); DTC P0128-07: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) Mechanical Failure [09/2023 - ]: Procedure

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 [09/2023 - ] 

Result: 

B 

See step  2

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

Refer to INSPECTION [09/2023 - ]

Result

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR CYLINDER HEAD SIDE). Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  4

Refer to INSPECTION [09/2023 - ]

Result

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR OUTLET SIDE). Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  5

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

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  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2023 - ] 

Result: 

B 

REPLACE WATER CONTROL VALVE. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]