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DTC P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Engine Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)

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DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

Thermostat remains open.

CAUTION: After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode < Ref. to , OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode < Ref. to , PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (DTC P0128)

Step Check Yes No

CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION. 
Was the vehicle driven or idled with the engine partially submerged under water? In this case, it is not necessary to inspect DTC P0128. Go to step 2. 

CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY. 
Is any other DTC displayed? Inspect the relevant DTC using "List of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)". < Ref. to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > Go to step 3. 

CHECK ENGINE COOLANT. 
Are coolant level and mixture ratio of cooling water to antifreeze solution correct? Go to step 4.  Replace the engine coolant.
< Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant. >

CHECK RADIATOR FAN. 
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Check radiator fan operation.
Does the radiator fan continuously rotate for more than 3 minutes during idling? Repair radiator fan circuit. < Ref. to RADIATOR MAIN FAN AND FAN MOTOR .> and < Ref. to RADIATOR SUB FAN AND FAN MOTOR . > Replace the thermostat. < Ref. to , THERMOSTAT . >