DIY Fix - Fault Code P0128 (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)

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  • @zhanandryan2277
    @zhanandryan2277 6 місяців тому +18

    Love it the way he is explaining very clearly very well and not complicated to be hard to understand thanks very very much

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  6 місяців тому

      Z - Thanks for the feedback. We hope it helped!

  • @rickfiji4486
    @rickfiji4486 3 місяці тому +3

    Great explanation! Nice job breaking it down into a way the normal person can understand.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому +1

      R - Thanks for the feedback! That's our goal with all of our DIY type videos.

  • @hanky00004
    @hanky00004 12 днів тому +1

    Thank you for the clear description of the problem. For me, tip that heater takes longer to warm cabin is key.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  11 днів тому

      H - Thanks for the feedback. Hope it helps!

  • @THEHELLHOUND456
    @THEHELLHOUND456 6 місяців тому +7

    Thanks for explaining the diagnosis likelihood involving sevondary symptoms and other codes to narrow the most likely cause

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  6 місяців тому

      T - Thanks for the feedback. We hope it was helpful!

  • @ahoye1
    @ahoye1 4 місяці тому +2

    Thx 4 the in depth explanation of code P0128, this code just came on my Honda Insight and wanted to know what it meant and I went to many google searches and none really explained all of the causes like yours (I mean numerous, many etc...) you're the man, Gracious ;-)

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  4 місяці тому

      A - Thanks for the feedback! Glad you found it helpful.

  • @Tony-v9z
    @Tony-v9z 11 місяців тому +5

    Great explanation of p0128 code. Thanks

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  11 місяців тому

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  • @tanvirbains0001
    @tanvirbains0001 3 місяці тому +3

    i got all the symptoms, excellent explanation. thanks buddy

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому

      T - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps.

  • @jeffersonmetzen9866
    @jeffersonmetzen9866 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much straight to the point and broke down the causes fixed my friends car thanks to this video

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому

      J - Glad to hear! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @blazeandcyrus
    @blazeandcyrus 10 місяців тому +1

    Really appreciate the tips on coolant temp sensor diags.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  10 місяців тому

      B - We hope it's helpful!

  • @marc6841
    @marc6841 13 днів тому +1

    Excellent explanation...very thorough and helpful

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  12 днів тому

      M - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helps.

  • @JTahgs
    @JTahgs 4 місяці тому +6

    I had this code and changed the therm and housing. Engine light is still on. Gonna check out these other possible issues, thanks man!

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  4 місяці тому

      J - Thanks for the feedback! Keep us posted.

    • @iproject1850
      @iproject1850 2 місяці тому +5

      Did you reset the codes? The light will stay on, even after the fix is made, if you don’t reset the codes with a scanner.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  2 місяці тому

      I - Correct!

  • @RhetoricWolf
    @RhetoricWolf 10 місяців тому +2

    Very well spoken and clearly explained. Thank you for this.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  9 місяців тому

      R - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helped.

  • @manolotech1110
    @manolotech1110 10 місяців тому +2

    Excellent and complete breakdown.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  10 місяців тому

      M - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it was helpful.

  • @bryangraves4441
    @bryangraves4441 Місяць тому +1

    Incredible video and explanations. You’re the man, thank you!

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому

      B - Thanks for the feedback and support! We hope the vid helps.

  • @eiyekeye
    @eiyekeye 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  7 місяців тому

      Eiyekeye - Thanks for the support! We hope it helped.

  • @michaelelliott2946
    @michaelelliott2946 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent information and presented very well!

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  6 місяців тому

      M - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it was helpful.

  • @qquizz
    @qquizz 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the tips. I have heard though that you want to keep those hose clamps exactly like they were when reusing them.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому

      Q - Thanks for the feedback and insight!

  • @MikeBaessler
    @MikeBaessler 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video and expalation. Thank You.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  10 місяців тому

      M - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps.

  • @robmyers1956
    @robmyers1956 9 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU FOR A GOOD QUALITY VIDEO YOUR PRESENTATION WAS EXCELLENT

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  9 місяців тому

      R - Thanks for this feedback! We hope it was helpful.

  • @aaroncarpenter759
    @aaroncarpenter759 5 місяців тому +2

    Great explanation, thank you!

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  5 місяців тому

      A - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it was helpful.

  • @TheLionInTheArea
    @TheLionInTheArea 7 місяців тому +4

    hey man, im getting p0128.
    if it is the fan running alot even in cold temperatures what can be the cause, is there something like a fan sensor on the fan or something else that may need to be checked or changed. thankyou

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  7 місяців тому +3

      Probably the coolant temp sensor - if the sensor is bad and sending wrong readings the fan might think it needs to stay on.

  • @austinmartin6918
    @austinmartin6918 2 місяці тому +2

    I just got this fault code, but my thermostat is maybe a couple months old at most. Is it likely that I need to replace the sensor, or would it probably be the thermostat again?
    Edit, in case this helps: my heat is working fine. I actually had it on pretty high when the check engine light came on. The engine temperature gauge was showing that it was running cooler than normal then. Everything seems to be working fine since then, besides the increased fuel consumption.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  2 місяці тому

      A - We would check the sensor and go from there.

  • @johngavina1
    @johngavina1 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you. I now feel like I'm not just tossing parts at it. Mine was quite low on fluid so I'm thinking air pocket. Then I'll get a thermostat if that doesn't solve it.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому

      J - Thanks for the feedback. Hope the video was helpful!

  • @alonzabarnes6711
    @alonzabarnes6711 4 місяці тому +1

    I changed thermostat in my 2018 p0128 and the check engine light went out two weeks ago later back on any advice on what to do next

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  4 місяці тому

      A - Is it the same engine code showing?

  • @RobertHinson-p1h
    @RobertHinson-p1h 10 місяців тому +1

    Very informative

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  10 місяців тому

      R - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps.

  • @toliyk.8152
    @toliyk.8152 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, great information

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому

      T - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helped.

  • @stanislav9608
    @stanislav9608 4 місяці тому

    Great video. I subscribed. After replacing thermostat and coolant temperature sensor, my vehicle is not reaching the operating temperature, and the heater blows warm air only when temperature is set for 29 C. (84.2 Fahrenheit). I installed OEM parts and looks like the Thermostat is defective and is staying partially open.
    I order another OEM thermostat. Could you please advise how to test it before the installation.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  4 місяці тому

      S - Thanks for the feedback. There are ways you can do this! There's plenty of youtube videos on this that are helpful.

  • @josemagana-vasquez8204
    @josemagana-vasquez8204 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this video

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  2 місяці тому

      J - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helps.

  • @johnnyinfl
    @johnnyinfl Місяць тому

    My temperature gauge works sometimes and other times not at all. Should i change sensor first before changing thermostat

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому

      A - That would be a good starting point!

  • @tynitty6082
    @tynitty6082 8 місяців тому +3

    What if your heat works tho? I changed my sensor my thermostate and wire harnesss and I still get the code my temp drops to C and fan turns on my A/C don’t work but my heat still if I clear the code the A/C will start back working and it a come off of C but engine still doesn’t warm up

    • @firstlast-pt5pp
      @firstlast-pt5pp 6 місяців тому +1

      disconnect the negative battery terminal for 5 minutes and reconnect

    • @DigDugFTW
      @DigDugFTW 3 місяці тому +1

      Maybe it’s a thermostat rationality issue if you can replace a thermostat that might help it thermostat is stuck in open with agent starts it won’t begin and close the loop that’s the age it will be warmed up for feeding it’s going to the radiator as a result it’ll run colder than required and this cord is for to the heater core if the heater core is supplied with cooler coolant then it’ll have an issue with producing shit. And this point the translation option for Apple sucks so much I’m not gonna give any more time try to explain I’m probably wrong have a nice day thanks

    • @jameschuke4104
      @jameschuke4104 Місяць тому

      Follow wire from sensor to harness n rerout

  • @kevinmetcalf6371
    @kevinmetcalf6371 11 місяців тому +1

    GREAT video... tks

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  11 місяців тому

      Kevin - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps.

  • @albertg8917
    @albertg8917 9 місяців тому +1

    Informative video. Thanks

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  9 місяців тому

      A - Thanks for the feedback. We hope it helps!

  • @michaelkryzanski
    @michaelkryzanski 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Thanks!

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  9 місяців тому

      M - Thanks for the feedback. We hope it helps!

  • @DamonTheJedi
    @DamonTheJedi 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks, great video

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback!

  • @samfeldman1508
    @samfeldman1508 Місяць тому

    Heat works and temp gauge is pegged normal. Is there a way to test the sensor?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому +1

      S - Are you getting a check engine light?

    • @samfeldman1508
      @samfeldman1508 Місяць тому

      @ yes and code. I reset it and will monitor. Maybe sensor and is faulty?

  • @aarond33
    @aarond33 3 місяці тому

    Can this result in remote starter to stop working in a chevy blazer?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому

      A - Not likely.

    • @oliverytube
      @oliverytube 2 місяці тому

      On my Chrysler Town and country 2013 the remote starter stop working if the check engine is on . As soon as i reset the code and the check engine light is off, the remote starter works fine.

  • @Ckimble
    @Ckimble 7 місяців тому

    Does the code need reset or will it go off over time (after replacing thermostat)?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  7 місяців тому

      C - It would be best to reset, but it will go off after being driven for 50-100 miles if the issue had been addressed.

  • @malcolmrichard4283
    @malcolmrichard4283 4 місяці тому

    So i have a zzp aluminium thermostat, i just changed both sensors and the cod went away after the sensors were changed, but a day later fan kicked on but no engine light, car also makes it up to full temp at idle, system is fully bled to my knowledge. So what now? What could be wrong ?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  4 місяці тому

      M - Do you have any engine codes?

  • @tdoteastend2540
    @tdoteastend2540 6 місяців тому

    Got my thermostat replaced almost 2 months ago. This was after noticing my temp gauge stayed at the coldest position all the way left (2017 gmc terrain) and later the C.E.L came on with code P0128.
    A few times since, with a couple week space in-between each time, I noticed the temp gauge would stop working or stay at the coldest position for a brief period (less than a day) then start working again.
    Just yesterday the gauge stopped working again. And today the C.E.L came on. I scanned it and code P0128 came back. Also the fan stays on for a minute or 2 after the vehicle has been turned off (same thing happened the first time when thermostat was replaced)
    Could this be a faulty thermostat that I bought to replace the old one? Or maybe a sensor?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  6 місяців тому

      T - It certainly could be a sensor related issue. Sounds like it is intermittently failing.

    • @tdoteastend2540
      @tdoteastend2540 6 місяців тому

      Someone just told me could possibly be a small leak in the thermostat housing. Could this be a possibility as well?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  6 місяців тому

      T - Could also be a possibility. However, the temp gauge fluctuating points to sensor.

    • @user-dz2pz3ol7p
      @user-dz2pz3ol7p 2 місяці тому

      Change temp sensor common on those trucks

  • @jaydee5156
    @jaydee5156 7 місяців тому +2

    Okay, let's assume that I've changed the thermostat. The engine is cold. There's new coolant in the system and it's also cold. How will the PCM know? What's going to turn off the check engine light?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  7 місяців тому +1

      You can delete the stored code(s) which will get rid of the check engine light. The other option is driving the vehicle until the engine is up to operating temperature. Once the ECU detects the problem is no longer present, it should automatically get rid of the code and CEL.

    • @jaydee5156
      @jaydee5156 7 місяців тому +1

      @@8020Media Thank you. My daughter is dealing with this on her car. I'm the only one she trusts to fix it for her.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  6 місяців тому +1

      J - Keep us updated!

  • @wassimjacob9485
    @wassimjacob9485 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks🍺

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому

      W - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helped.

  • @maritesmhayayson8743
    @maritesmhayayson8743 5 місяців тому +1

    Can we still use the car with this code?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  5 місяців тому

      M - You can, but we wouldn't advise driving on it for very long. Make sure to stay on top of your coolant levels if you are needing to drive on it.

  • @kdeh21803
    @kdeh21803 3 місяці тому

    Give me a few more ideas.... I have a CEL 128 and I've replaced the themostat and the coolant temp sensor 2 times for both of these and the code won't go away??

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому

      K - Have you cleared the code?

    • @kdeh21803
      @kdeh21803 3 місяці тому

      @@8020Media I have 6 scanners.... Yeah I've cleared the code and it keeps coming back.......

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому

      K - Cooling fan, intake air temp sensor, PCM?

    • @kdeh21803
      @kdeh21803 3 місяці тому

      @@8020Media cooling fan is working and I changed intake temp sensor.... No luck , and I checked with a service department and gave my vin and they said there was no update to PCM.......

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  3 місяці тому

      K - Could be a silly question, but is the coolant at proper levels?

  • @MichaelNassios
    @MichaelNassios 5 місяців тому

    Where should I order a new thermostat?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  5 місяців тому

      M - Need some more information.. What vehicle do you have?

    • @MichaelNassios
      @MichaelNassios 4 місяці тому

      @@8020Media 2018 Nissan Murano

  • @JayKin-m9m
    @JayKin-m9m Місяць тому

    Can you still drive the car if you have a bad thermostat

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому

      J - you can, but not recommended. Keep a close eye on engine temps. The last thing you want is for the engine to overheat.

  • @Motorsports_3
    @Motorsports_3 9 місяців тому +1

    Can p0135 and p0030 be caused by p0128?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  9 місяців тому

      M - It's possible.

  • @IG_Don40
    @IG_Don40 Місяць тому

    Mine reaches the operating temp but with the heater off. I’ll see what I get after I change the radiator cap. Noticed that was bad…..the heater works right away but the car doesn’t keep operating temp. Maybe because I only go at 1500 rpm’s

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому

      I - Keep us updated! Are you getting a check engine light?

    • @IG_Don40
      @IG_Don40 Місяць тому +1

      @@8020MediaI replaced the cap, that erased one of the codes. The engine still takes long to heat so I’ll replace the thermostat and yes there is a engine light/code on for low coolant temp

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому +1

      I - Gotcha! Keep us updated.

    • @IG_Don40
      @IG_Don40 29 днів тому +1

      @ swapped out the thermostat, car is good now code erased itself. Thermostat was torn up

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  28 днів тому

      I - Awesome. Glad to hear it all worked out!

  • @invisibletrailglow836
    @invisibletrailglow836 10 місяців тому +1

    Logical, thanks

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  10 місяців тому

      I - Thanks for the feedback!

  • @wandacaddell5013
    @wandacaddell5013 9 місяців тому

    Do this cause check engine light?

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes, any sort of active fault code will cause a check engine light

  • @thaiebony
    @thaiebony 9 місяців тому

    I have a 2019 GMC acadia with this code. Repairs at the dealership to change thermostat is $2300. 😢

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  9 місяців тому

      T - Sorry to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @matthewebel2960
      @matthewebel2960 7 місяців тому +2

      Yep! I have a 2020 blazer that did the same. I said no way and changed it myself along with the temp sensor. Pain in the butt but worth saving that much.

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  7 місяців тому +1

      M - Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @jameschuke4104
    @jameschuke4104 Місяць тому +1

    Ac blows hot air compressor is running

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  Місяць тому

      J - Are you getting a check engine light?

  • @eiyekeye
    @eiyekeye 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @8020Media
      @8020Media  7 місяців тому

      T - Thanks for the feedback and support!