Diagnostic Aids

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Diagnostic Aids
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  • DTC P0128 occurring with insufficient vehicle interior heating is an indication of improper thermostat operation.
  • Inspect the ECT sensor terminals and the ECT harness connector for corrosion. This condition results in a greater voltage on the ECT sensor signal circuit, which is interpreted by the ECM as a colder ECT.
  • This diagnostic runs in a specific range. Measure and record the resistance of the ECT sensor at various ambient temperatures between -7 to +80Β°C (+19 to +176Β°F), then compare those measurements to the Temperature Versus Resistance table. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance .
  • A slight to moderate resistance in the ECT sensor signal circuit or low reference circuit will affect this diagnostic. This condition results in a greater voltage on the ECT sensor signal circuit, which is interpreted by the ECM as a colder ECT.
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