P0128low severityPowertrain
Coolant Thermostat Below Regulating Temperature
on 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5L I4 · 4WD
What this code means
The engine coolant has not reached the expected temperature within a specified time after startup.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Poor fuel economy
- Heater not getting hot
- Engine running cool
Common causes
- Stuck-open thermostat
- Missing thermostat
- Faulty ECT sensor
- Cooling fan stuck on
Diagnostic steps
- Monitor ECT warmup curve
- Check thermostat
- Verify fan operation
- Test ECT sensor
Repair notes
Replace thermostat.
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P0010
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P0011
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P0012
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P0013
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P0014
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0015
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1