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DTC P0128: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) [03/2012 - 05/2013]: Procedure

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0128) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read DTCs.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0128 is output A
      DTC P0128 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0128 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    B → See step   4 

    A: Go to next step 

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

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLING SYSTEM 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
    1. Inspect the thermostat (thermostat opening temperature). Refer to INSPECTION [03/2012 - ] .

    NG → See step   5 

    OK → See step   6 

  4. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [03/2012 - 05/2013] 
  5. REPLACE THERMOSTAT. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - ] 
  6. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [03/2012 - 05/2013]