P0128 DODGE Thermostat Rationality

Possible causes

– Leaking or stuck open thermostat
– Low engine coolant level
– Insufficient warm up time
– Faulty engine coolant temperature sensor
– Engine coolant temperature sensor harness is open or shorted
– Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit poor electrical connection

Tech description

If cooling system is not leaking and the fluid level is OK, replacing the thermostat usually takes care of the problem.

When is the obd code mean?

Coolant temperature does not reach predicted engine coolant temperature within specific time

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0128 DODGE OBD Code Description

Indicates that the thermostat monitor has not achieved the required engine operating temperature within a specified amount of time after starting the engine.

DODGE Related P0128 code