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DTC P0128-00: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature); DTC P0128-07: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) Mechanical Failure [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0128-00 OR P0128-07) 
    1. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0128-00 or P0128-07 is output A
      DTC P0128-00 or P0128-07 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0128-00 or P0128-07 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 09/2020]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2020 - 10/2021]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2021 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  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 

    See step  3

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

      Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    HINT: 

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

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 09/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2020 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]