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Troubleshooting

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

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION


DTC Detection Condition:




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, as freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a 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.