P1126 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA Thermostat Function

Possible causes
– Low engine coolant level
– Faulty Thermostat
– Leakage from sealing portion of thermostat
– Engine coolant temperature sensor
Tech description
If no coolant leaks are present, replacing the thermostat usually takes care of the problem.
When is the obd code mean?
The P1126 Code is detected when the engine coolant temperature does not reach to specified temperature even though the engine has run long enough.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1126 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA OBD Code Description

Engine coolant temperature has not risen enough to open the thermostat even though the engine has run long enough. This is due to a leak in the seal or the thermostat open stuck.

OBDII Code P1126 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA - Thermostat Function