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2003 SUZUKI AERIO

2.0L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0128low severityPowertrain

Coolant Thermostat Below Regulating Temperature

on 2003 Suzuki Aerio 2.0L I4 · FWD

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

  1. Monitor ECT warmup curve
  2. Check thermostat
  3. Verify fan operation
  4. Test ECT sensor

Repair notes

Replace thermostat.

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