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P0125 code good coolant good thermostat good ect sensor what is going on???

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The code means the engine is not reaching normal operating temp.
You would need to use a scanner to see what the temp sensor is telling the computer the coolant temp is.
If the coolant temp sensor is showing 180 degrees or more after 5 min of run time, the problem could be the computer.

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P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control

IT MEANS THE 19YEAR OLD THERMOSTAT IS DEAD.
OR ECT DEAD.
SEEM YOU FORGOT THE ECT
IN FACT FIRST THING iS I CHECK IS SCAN PID ECT
IF IT SHOWS BELOW 180F THE ECT IS BAD OR THERMOSTAT BAD OR INSTALLED WRONG WAY OR DID NOT BURP ALL AIR
.LEARN TO SCAN SENSOR USING TOOLS PID MODE.
IF AIR IS AT THE ECT IT WILL LIE, TO YOU AND READ LOW.
ECT CAN NOT READ AIR ONLY COOLANT AF50%..

THE CARS PCM MONITOR THE COOLANT TEMP FULL TIME
AND AS ENGINE WARMS AND GETS NEAR FULLY WARM
THE PCM GOES TO CLOSED LOOP.
IF NOT 0125 IS THE WARNING
  1. MISSING THERMOSTAT OR THOSE SILLY FAIL SAFE STUCK OPEN..STATS , COOLANT STUCK AT 140f
  2. ECT BAD , EASY TEST . SCAN IT YET (pid SCAN)
  3. WIRES TO ECT CUT THE CONN FELL OFF OR IS 1/2 SEATED ONLY . BINGO?
  4. AIR SURROUNDING ECT IT FAILS. BURP ALL AIR OUT OF THE SYSTEM, 100% NO AIR AND IS A SKILL SET , YOUTUBE IT:?
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How to repair P0125 for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer

P0125 OBD-II Trouble Code Technical Description Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control What does that mean? This means that the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor indicates that the engine has not reached the required temperature level to enter closed-loop operation within a specified amount of time after starting the engine. Symptoms You will likely not notice any drivability problems. Causes A code P0125 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: Insufficient warm up time Low engine coolant level Leaking or stuck open thermostat Faulty coolant temperature sensor Possible Solutions The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back. If the code comes back, the problem is likely going to be the result of the above causes (faulty thermostat, faulty ECT sensor, or a low coolant level). Other ECT sensor and circuit related DTCs: P0115, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0128 Register now to ask a question (free) Related P0125 DTC Discussions 1996 chevrolet Caprice p0125 Car start properly but after 5 or 10 minutes driving start doing missing and stop. After that car will not start but 20 minutes it start but again stop, if you just start the care and don?t drive it will start 24 hours with no issue but if you will go for drive than you will stuck in middle of the r... P0125 on a Saturn Sc1 My grandpa's car has a p0125 check engine light on. Tha car will not start and is running rich on fuel. We tried replacing the fuel pump and filter, fuel injectors and even the coolant temp sensor and it didn't work. What else can it be? Here's the code. P0125- closed loop fuel control insufficien... 1997 corolla engine code p0125 Im getting code p0125 in my 1997 corolla and have changed thermostat coolant temp sensor and have topped up coolant level but code keeps reappearing any sugestions would be appreciated.... 2000 4runner P0125B code Engine light came on. Local garage read code as P0125B. Internet search says engine coolant temp. sensor which I will replace. Where is it located on 3.4L engine?... camaro codes p0404 p0505 p1404 p0304 p0122 p0125 Hey I got the codes when I ran my test p0122,p0125,p0304 P0404,p0405,p1404 was wondering what's all that and the price or it better to replace the motor...

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A code P0125 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: Insufficient warm up time Low engine coolant level Leaking or stuck open thermostat Faulty coolant temperature sensor Possible Solutions The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back. If the code comes back, the problem is likely going to be the result of the above causes (faulty thermostat, faulty ECT sensor, or a low coolant level
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Corolla, 1999, P0125

P0125 TOYOTA - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control

Possible causes- Low engine coolant level
- Leaking or stuck open thermostat
- Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor harness is open or shorted
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical circuit poor connection
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Are you asking about OBD code? P0125 fault code?

P0125 OBD-II Trouble Code
Technical Description

Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control
What does that mean?

This means that the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor indicates that the engine has not reached the required temperature level to enter closed-loop operation within a specified amount of time after starting the engine.
Symptoms

You will likely not notice any drivability problems.

A code P0125 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
Insufficient warm up time
Low engine coolant level
Leaking or stuck open thermostat
Faulty coolant temperature sensor

Possible Solutions
The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.

If the code comes back, the problem is likely going to be the result of the above causes (faulty thermostat, faulty ECT sensor, or a low coolant level).

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Eror code: PO128 Code

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 code is to indicate a faulty thermostat. Similar codes: P0125
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 You will likely not notice any drivability problems other than the MIL illumination.
Causes A code P0128 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 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 code
Other ECT sensor and circuit related DTCs: P0115, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0125
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DTC P0125 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control

This means that the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor indicates that the engine has not reached the required temperature level to enter closed-loop operation within a specified amount of time after starting the engine.

Symptoms: You will likely not notice any drivability problems.

Causes: A code P0125 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
* Insufficient warm up time
* Low engine coolant level
* Leaking or stuck open thermostat
* Faulty coolant temperature sensor

Possible Solutions: The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.

If the code comes back, the problem is likely going to be the result of the above causes (faulty thermostat, faulty ECT sensor, or a low coolant level).

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P0125 OBD-II Trouble Code - Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control

What does that mean?
This means that the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor indicates that the engine has not reached the required temperature level to enter closed-loop operation within a specified amount of time after starting the engine.

Symptoms
You will likely not notice any drivability problems.

Causes
A code P0125 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
* Insufficient warm up time
* Low engine coolant level
* Leaking or stuck open thermostat
* Faulty coolant temperature sensor

Possible Solutions
The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.
If the code comes back, the problem is likely going to be the result of the above causes (faulty thermostat, faulty ECT sensor, or a low coolant level).

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P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control
This means that the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor indicates that the engine
has not reached the required temperature level to enter closed-loop operation within a specified amount of time after starting the engine.

A code P0125 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
  • Insufficient warm up time
  • Low engine coolant level
  • Leaking or stuck open thermostat
  • Faulty coolant temperature sensor

The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.
If the code comes back, the problem is likely going to be the result of the above causes (faulty thermostat, faulty coolant sensor, or a low coolant level).
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A code P0125 may mean that one or more of the following has happened insufficient warm up time, low engine coolant level, leaking or stuck open thermostat,or faulty coolant temperature sensor The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.If the code comes back, the problem is likely going to be the result of a faulty thermostat, faulty coolant sensor, or a low coolant level).
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