E39 / P0128 00
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Symptom: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Poor cabin heating
Engine Coolant Temperature below Thermostat Regulating Temperature

Fault symptom
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Poor cabin heating
On-board diagnosis
Type of diagnosis:
Enable criteria:
| NONE of the following DTCs must be detected: |
| Coolant temperature lower than 65°C (149°F). |
| Vehicle speed over 8 km/h for more than 1500 m |
| Coolant temperature lower than 65°C (149°F). |
| No block heater start detected. |
| The ethanol content is lower than 87%. |
| Intake air temperature lower than 10°C. |
| Intake air temperature higher than 10°C. |
Fault criteria:
| The maximum amount of cumulative air mass reached. |
| The cooling water temperature is lower than 70°C. |
| The maximum amount of cumulative air mass reached. |
| The cooling water temperature is lower than 80°C. |
OK report:
| Fault criteria NOT fulfilled. |
Fault handling:
| (See section Fault handling III, "Other emission-related components and functions" for more information.) |
Diagnostic help
Diagnosis regards:
| Fault in the cooling system (coolant level/thermostat). |
Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:
| (See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool) |