P0128

DTC P0128 COOLANT THERMOSTAT (COOLANT TEMPERATURE BELOW THERMOSTAT REGULATING TEMPERATURE)

HINT: This DTC relates to the thermostat.

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

DTC Detection Conditions:

This DTC is set when the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) does not reach 75 degree C (167 degree F) despite sufficient engine warm-up time.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Monitor Strategy:

Typical Enabling Conditions:

Typical Malfunction Thresholds:

The ECM estimates the ECT based on the starting temperature, engine loads, and engine speeds. The ECM then compares the estimated temperature with the actual ECT. When the estimated ECT reaches 75 degree C (167 degree F), the ECM checks the actual ECT. If the actual ECT is less than 75 degree C (167 degree F), the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the thermostat or the engine cooling system and sets the DTC.

Step 1-3:

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data, from the time the malfunction occurred.