DTC P0128-00: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature); DTC P0128-07: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) Mechanical Failure [11/2021 - 03/2022]: Description

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The ECM uses the engine coolant temperature sensor, installed to the water outlet, to monitor the operation of the thermostat.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Note
P0128-00	Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)	All of the following conditions are met for 5 seconds or more (2 trip detection logic): Cold start. The engine is warmed up. The engine coolant temperature is less than 75°C (167°F).	Water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly Engine cooling system Engine coolant temperature sensor ECM	Comes on	SAE Code: P0128
P0128-07	Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) Mechanical Failure	All of the following conditions are met for 3 times (2 trip detection logic): The engine coolant temperature is less than 75°C (167°F). The value of the change in engine coolant temperature is less than the threshold.	Water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly Engine cooling system Engine coolant temperature sensor Flow Shutting Valve (for Heater Control) Flow Shutting Valve (for ATF Control) ATF temperature sensor ECM	Comes on	SAE Code: P0128