Inspection Procedure

HINT:

• If any of DTCs P0115, P0116, P0117 or P0118 are set simultaneously with DTC P0125, the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor may have an open or a short circuit. Troubleshoot those DTCs first.
• Read freeze frame data using the 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 (See FREEZE FRAME DATA ).

1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0125) 
   1. Put the engine in inspection mode (See INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE ).
   2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
   3. Turn the Techstream on.
   4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
   5. Read the DTCs.

   Result 

   RESULT REFERENCE
   
   

   Display (DTC Output)	Proceed to
   P0125	A
   P0125 and other DTCs	B

   HINT:

   If any DTCs other than P0125 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

   B:  GO TO DTC CHART

   A: Go to next step 

2. INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
   1. Remove the thermostat (See REMOVAL ).
   2. Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.

      Standard: 

      80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F) 

      HINT:

      In addition to the above check, confirm that the valve is completely closed when the temperature is below the standard.

   3. Reinstall the thermostat (See INSTALLATION ).

   NG: REPLACE THERMOSTAT 

   OK: Go to next step 

3. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM 
   1. Check for defects in the cooling system that might cause the system to be too cold, such as abnormal radiator fan operation or any modifications.

   NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLING SYSTEM 

   OK: REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR