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DTC P0128-00: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0128-00) 
    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 the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0128-00 is output A
      DTC P0128-00 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0128-00 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2016 - 10/2017]  , or  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2017 - ]  . 

    Result: 

    A 

    Go to next step 

  2. CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 
    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 

    Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly (thermostat opening temperature).

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Inspect the engine coolant temperature sensor.

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2016 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]