
Hint:
This dtc relates to the thermostat.
Description
This dtc is set when the engine coolant temperature (ect) does not reach 75°c (167°f) despite sufficient engine warm-up time having elapsed.

Monitor description

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°c (167°f), the ecm checks the actual ect. If the actual ect is less than 75°c (167°f), the ecm interprets this as a malfunction in the thermostat or the engine cooling system and sets the dtc.
Monitor strategy
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Typical enabling conditions

Typical malfunction thresholds

Inspection procedure
Hint:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent 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.

Hint:
If any dtcs other than p0128 are output, troubleshoot those dtcs first.


Standard value: 80 to 84°c (176 to 183°f)
Hint:
In addition to the above check, confirm that the valve is completely closed when the temperature is below the standard.

Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel control
Oxygen sensor circuitLow pitched horn
Components
Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
(see page et-4)
Remove front fender liner lh (see page et-4)
Remove front fender liner rh (see page et-4)
Remove front bumper cover (see page et-5)
Remove low pitched horn
Disconnect the horn connector.
Remove th ...
Disassembly
Remove idler pulley (see page em-23)
Remove oil dipstick
Remove oil dipstick guide (see page em-57)
Remove manifold stay (see page em-57)
Remove no. 2 Manifold stay (see page em-58)
Remove no. 1 Exhaust manifold heat
insulator (see page em-58)
Remove exhaust manifold converter subas ...
Short in can bus lines
Description
There may be a short circuit between the can bus lines when the resistance
between terminals 6 (canh)
and 14 (canl) of the dlc3 is below 54
.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the resistances of the
main ...