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Originally Posted by vsix
Hmmm, almost can't believe it.
If no code pointed toward's the thermostat, then this sound's like an common method to press money out of you.
Today it's the thermostat...
Oh wait...
CEL again
Then it's the EGR valve
CEL again
Then we might swap the windshield wiper's
CEL again
Oh how about TBA,s ?
Yeah let's do this!
CEL....
get yourself an OBD2 reader otherwise, you can honestly call yourself one of the great supporter's of your stealership.
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What is the world are you talking about? The code as I said points to thermostat and the problem is now gone. It was all of $200 to fix. I dont even use a dealer. You are out of line. Here is the code description:
2B59 - P0128
Information saved in DME
Fault code 2B59 - P0128
Fault text Coolant thermostat monitoring
Fault description Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
Condition for fault identification Test condition: For the period K_TMOT_OBD_DIFF_T_DELTA the sensor deviates from the model by more than -25° Kelvin (K_TMOT_OBD_DIFF_HIGH)…
. Terminal condition: Engine running
. Voltage condition: None
Condition for fault memory entry Once during warm-up phase
Action in service 1. Replace thermostat
. 2. Perform electrical check on coolant sensor and replace as indicated
Fault effect and breakdown warning Engine warms to normal operating temperature very slowly / ineffective interior heating / MIL on after engine runs 2x
Driver information Warning light: MIL
Service instruction None