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DTC P0125: Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

Trouble symptom: 

Engine does not return to idle.

NOTE: After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  1. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the DTC of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC other than P0125 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes:  Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

    No:  Go to  2.

  2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT  .

    Check the following items:

    • Amount of engine coolant
    • Engine coolant freeze
    • Contamination of engine coolant

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Fill or replace the engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT .

  3. CHECK THERMOSTAT  .

    Check the engine side thermostat. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>THERMOSTAT>INSPECTION .

    Does the thermostat remain opened?

    Yes:  Replace the engine side thermostat. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>THERMOSTAT .

    No:  Go to  4.

  4. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR  .

    Check the engine coolant temperature sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  5.

    No:  Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR .

  5. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, perform the clear memory of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>CLEAR MEMORY .
    3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the DTC of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Is DTC for [Engine] displayed?

    Yes:  Check the connection of connector. If there is no faulty connector, perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTCs. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

    NOTE: After the concerned inspection step is performed, the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure is not necessary.

    No:  Finish the diagnosis.

    NOTE: After the concerned inspection step is performed, the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure is not necessary.