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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Porkchop, Mar 26, 2014.

  1. Mar 26, 2014 at 5:36 AM
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    Porkchop

    Porkchop [OP] Member

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    I recently purchased a 02 tacoma crew cab. I know the motor fairly well as I also owned a 97 extended cab before this. I have a check engine light that come on that I've never had before. Po128 is the code. Say my pickup is not warming up correctly in the amount of time it's running. Possibly thermostat. Question is, the pickup came from North Dakota where it was set up for the cold temps. Coolant in it is rated for -40 or more. Could this have something to do with my light coming on? Since thermostat is fairly inexpensive I am going to replace that and the coolant. Curious if anyone else has had this problem? Thanks for the help
     
  2. Mar 26, 2014 at 7:55 AM
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    lipster

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    -40 rated coolant has no bearing on your issue. Likely a bad thermostat or bad temp sensor.
     
  3. Mar 29, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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    Porkchop

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    You think front temp sensor? Behind timing cover?
     

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