Troubleshooting

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

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

DTC Detecting Condition:

HINT: This is the procedure of thermostat.

If the water temperature becomes 75 °C (167 °F) or more, it is abnormal.

If not due to the thermostat malfunction, it is abnormal

Step 1 - 2:

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Read freeze frame data using hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool Because freeze frame records the engine conditions when the malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.