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Diagnostic Procedure

DTC P0126, P0128 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE TABLE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED 
  • Have FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (Engine cooling system related) been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT FOR OTHER DTCS 
  • Have other DTCs been stored?
Yes Repair circuit malfunction for applicable DTCs.
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT COOLANT THERMOSTAT FOR WHETHER STUCK OPEN 
  • Perform the coolant thermostat inspection.

    (See THERMOSTAT INSPECTION .)

  • Is the coolant thermostat normal?
Yes Inspect the ECT sensor. Replace the ECT sensor if necessary, then go to the next step.
(See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Replace the coolant thermostat, then go to the next step.
(See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5 VERIFY MONITORING CONDITION FOR REPAIR VERIFICATION 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Cool down engine.
    NOTE:
    • If workshop inside and outside temperature difference is significant, PCM might not operate thermostat monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to cool down engine out of workshop.
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
  • Clear DTC from PCM memory using WDS or equivalent.
  • Access ECT, IAT PIDs and make sure that each value is within following specifications.
    • ECT: below 36°C {97°F}  (for P0128 only)
    • Difference between ECT and IAT: Below 6°C {43°F} 
  • Is there any PID that is out of specification?
Yes Take corrective action (e.g. cool down engine), then repeat this step.
No Go to the next step for DTC P0126 or go to Step 7 for DTC P0128.
6 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0126 COMPLETED 
  • Start the engine and turn off E/L and A/C.
  • Access DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS using WDS or equivalent and monitor TEST #10:E1:81 (ECT).
    NOTE:
    • This test requires actual driving. Chassis roller cannot be used for this test.
    • During test drive, constant speed should be maintained, although 2 or 3 stops during every 5 minutes  of driving time (e.g. for traffic signals) is acceptable. Stop-and-go (e.g. in case of traffic congestion) is not acceptable during the test period.
    • Test period depends on ECT at engine start, (e.g. if ECT is -10°C {14°F}  , monitoring period is 20 minutes  and ECT is 30°C {86°F}  , monitoring period is 8 minutes  )
  • Verify TEST #10:E1:81 (ECT) value.
  • Is value above minimum value?
Yes Go to Step 8.
No Replace the PCM, then go to Step 8.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0128 COMPLETED 
  • Start the engine and turn off E/L and A/C.
  • Access DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS using WDS or equivalent and monitor TEST #10:E1:80 (Heat radiation ratio) or #10:E1:81 (ECT).
    NOTE:
    • This test requires actual driving. Chassis roller cannot be used for this test.
    • During test drive, constant speed should be maintained, although 2 or 3 stops (e.g. for traffic signals) is acceptable. Stop-and-go (e.g. in case of traffic congestion) is not acceptable during the test period.
  • Verify TEST #10:E1:80 (Heat radiation ratio) and #10:E1:81 (ECT) value.
  • Are value of TEST #10:E1:80 (Heat radiation ratio) below maximum value and value of TEST #10:E1:81 (ECT) above minimum value?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE  Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE  .)
No Troubleshooting completed.