Inspection Procedure
HINT:
- If DTCs P0115, P0116, P0117, P0118 and P0125 are output simultaneously, engine coolant temperature sensor circuit may be open or shorted. Perform troubleshooting on DTC P0115, P0117 or P0118 first.
- Read freeze frame data using Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air/fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
- CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0125)
- Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch ON (IG).
- Turn Techstream ON.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.
- Read the DTCs using Techstream.
Result
RESULT CHARTDisplay (DTC output) Proceed to P0125 A P0125 and other DTCs B HINT:
If any other codes besides P0125 are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.
B: GO TO DTC CHART
A: Go To Next Step
- INSPECT THERMOSTAT
- Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.
OK:
Thermostat valve begins to open at temperature of 80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F)
HINT:
Also check that the valve is completely closed at a temperature lower than specified above.
NG: REPLACE THERMOSTAT
OK: REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.