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Coolant thermostat, ME-SFI fault code description - AD07.61-P-4000-76L

    Coolant thermostat
1 Fault code
(USA ONLY Display on generic scan tool)
P202C (P0128)
2 Fault storage After expiry of test duration and fault
Actuation of the indicator lamp
  • No actuation
  • Engine diagnosis (EURO3/4)
  • CHECK ENGINE (MIL) USA ONLY
Following two successive drive cycles with faults
3 Checking frequency Following a cold start
4 Checked signal or status The increase in temperature after a cold start is compared to a stored temperature model
5 Fault setting conditions 
Checking duration
Coolant temperature below +75 °C, although it must already be above +86 °C according to the temperature model.
10 to 30 min
6 Check prerequisites
  • No fault at coolant temperature sensor
  • Coolant temperature at engine start lower than +65 °C
  • Coolant temperature at engine start greater than -10 °C
  • Intake air temperature greater than -10 °C
  • During test period, maximum 35 % idle
  • During test period, maximum 12 % overrun fuel shutoff