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P0128-Thermostat Rationality: Notes

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Schematic
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  1. When Monitored  : With the engine running.
  2. Set Condition  : The PCM predicts a coolant temperature value that it will compare to the actual coolant temperature. If the two coolant temperature values are not within 10°C (18°F) of each other, this DTC is set.
Possible Causes 
LOW COOLANT LEVEL
THERMOSTAT OPERATION
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

For a complete Powertrain Control Module Circuit Diagram, refer to SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS .