Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0128 Mercedes
Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0128 Mercedes definition:
This means that the engine’s PCM detected that the engine has not reached the required temperature level within a specified amount of time after starting the engine. The intent of the P0128 Mercedes code is to indicate a faulty thermostat. Similar codes: P0125 Mercedes In determining the engine did not reach a “normal” temperature, it takes into account the length of time the vehicle has been running, the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor reading, the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor reading, and the speed of the vehicle.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0128 Mercedes
You will likely not notice any drivability problems other than the MIL illumination.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0128 Mercedes
A code P0128 Mercedes may mean that one or more of the following has happened: Low engine coolant level Leaking or stuck open thermostat Faulty cooling fan (running too much) Faulty coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Faulty intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
Possible Solutions
Past experience indicates that the most likely solution is to replace the thermostat. However here are some suggestions on troubleshooting and repairing a P0128 Mercedes OBD-II code: Verify coolant strength & level Verify proper cooling fan operation (check if it’s running more than it should). Replace if necessary. Verify proper engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor operation, replace if necessary. Verify proper intake air temperature (IAT) sensor operation, replace if necessary. If the above items check out good, replace the thermostat If Nissan vehicle, check for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), as the ECM may need to be reprogrammed to correct the P0128 Mercedes code
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Mercedes-Benz:
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT,2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG,2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550,2013 Mercedes-Benz SL500,2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class,2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic,2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class,2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG,2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class,2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 Concept,2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG,2013 Mercedes-Benz G550,2013 Mercedes-Benz G350 Bluetec,2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,2013 Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid,2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan,2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake,2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Sport,2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon,2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550,2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 CDI,2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class,2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito,2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano,2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard,2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class,2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,2011 Mercedes-Benz F125 Concept,2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet,2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet,2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon,2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class L,2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet,2011 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz CL500,2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class,2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520,2011 Mercedes-Benz B55 Concept,2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL,2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept,2010 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG,2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG,2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID,2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid,2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class,2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550,2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate,2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG,2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe,2010 Mercedes-Benz E550,2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe,2010 Mercedes-Benz E350,2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class,2010 Mercedes-Benz Biome Concept,2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell,2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class,2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class,2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 280,2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC,2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class,2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class,2008 Mercedes-Benz SL,2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR,2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class,2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG,2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG,2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class,2007 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard,2007 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC,2007 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz S550,2007 Mercedes-Benz R 63 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 600,2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 500,2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 600,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 500,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 350,2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG SS,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class,2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,2006 Mercedes-Benz R500,2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500,2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350,2006 Mercedes-Benz GL 420 CDI,2006 Mercedes-Benz GL450,2006 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class,2006 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class,2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz B200 CDI,2006 Mercedes-Benz B150,2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350,2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS500,2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK350,2005 Mercedes-Benz AClass
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