M20D-FKS ENGINE CONTROL SFI SYSTEM P012800 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when the engine coolant temperature does not reach 75°C (167°F) despite sufficient engine warm-up time having elapsed.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P012800 | Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) | All of the following conditions are met for 5 seconds or more (2 trip detection logic):
1.
Cold start. 2.
The engine is warmed up. 3.
The engine coolant temperature is less than 75°C (167°F). |
·
Water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly ·
Engine cooling system ·
Engine coolant temperature sensor ·
ECM |
Comes on | DTC stored | SAE: P0128 |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM estimates the engine coolant temperature based on the starting temperature, engine loads, and engine speeds. The ECM then compares the estimated temperature with the actual engine coolant temperature. When the estimated engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F), the ECM checks the actual engine coolant temperature. If the actual engine coolant temperature is less than 75°C (167°F), the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the thermostat or in the engine cooling system, illuminates the MIL and stores this DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Frequency of Operation | Once per driving cycle |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
- HINT:
- ·
After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
·When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.
Stop the engine and allow it to soak.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON [A].
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Coolant Temperature and Intake Air Temperature.
Check that the value of the Data List item Coolant Temperature is 56°C (133°F) or less and the value of the Data List item Intake Air Temperature is between 0 and 35°C (32 and 95°F).
Set the heater control to MAX HOT with fresh air mode selected and turn the A/C off.
Start the engine and drive the vehicle at 80 km/h (50 mph) or more for 20 minutes [B].
- CAUTION:
-
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
After the value of the Data List item Coolant Temperature stabilizes, check that it is 75°C (167°F) or higher.
- HINT:
-
If the value of the Data List item Coolant Temperature is less than 75°C (167°F) while driving the vehicle at 80 km/h (50 mph), inspect the cooling system and thermostat.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
Read the pending DTCs.
- HINT:
- ·
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
·If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P012800.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| GTS Display | Description |
|---|---|
| NORMAL | ·
DTC judgment completed ·
System normal |
| ABNORMAL | ·
DTC judgment completed ·
System abnormal |
| INCOMPLETE | ·
DTC judgment not completed ·
Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions |
- HINT:
- ·
If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
·If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
·Let the engine cool down (engine coolant temperature is 56°C (133°F) or less), and then perform steps [A] through [C]: Normal judgment procedure.
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
·When clearing the permanent DTCs, do not disconnect the cable from the battery terminal or attempt to clear the DTCs during this procedure, as doing so will clear the universal trip and normal judgment histories.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- HINT:
- ·
When this DTC is output, check the engine coolant temperature using the GTS. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Coolant Temperature. If the value of Coolant Temperature is lower than the actual engine coolant temperature, the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit may be malfunctioning. In this case, check the wire harnesses and connectors (and their connection condition) between the ECM and the engine coolant temperature sensor first.
·Read Freeze Frame Data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. 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.
PROCEDURE
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Read the DTCs.
- Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
- 50001 372
- Result:
Result Proceed to DTC P012800 is output A DTC P012800 and other DTCs are output B
- HINT:
-
If any DTCs other than P012800 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
A
B
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
OK
NG
Inspect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly (thermostat opening temperature).
- Result:
Proceed to OK NG
OK
NG
Inspect the engine coolant temperature sensor.
- HINT:
-
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Result:
Proceed to OK NG
OK
NG