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DTC P0128: Thermostat Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0128) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
    3. Read the DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0128 A
      P0128 and other DTCs B

      HINT: 

      If any other codes besides P0128 are output, perform the troubleshooting for 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 an abnormal radiator fan operation or a modified cooling system.
    2. Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.

      Standard

      Valve opening temperature is 80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F)

      HINT: 

      Also check that the valve is completely closed below the opening temperature shown above.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLING SYSTEM 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
    1. Inspect the thermostat. Refer to INSPECTION .

    NG → See step   5 

    OK → See step   6 

  4. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  5. REPLACE THERMOSTAT. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  6. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL