[sdemo45]

Re: check engine light on my 03, I got the code 0128

03? you mean 04?

I got that same thing on my '04 before I traded it in. Dealer said I needed a new thermostat and quoted me $330 to replace it. I had 0126 and 0128 codes. Do you notice that it takes a long time for your car to warm up? Thats a pretty tell tale sign that its the thermostat. Its perfectly safe to drive.. but you may want to get it fixed.

 

[sdemo45]

Hmm.. mine always sits in the middle between hot/cold. Always did on my 04, and does on my new 09. I also have no idea why that particular dealer quoted me so much. The thermostat itself is only about $40. Theres a how-to on here for replacing it... its on the backside of the engine (firewall side) if I remember correctly.

 

[sdemo45]

Yeah, it might not be easy to change. Just take it to your dealer and tell them to check it out. They'll probably pull the code themselves just to make sure. I dont know how many miles you have, but I hope you're still under warranty .

 

[sdemo45]

It'll come back.. just not right away. Generally they wont do the service unless they actually read the code. You're lucky if they only charge you $50 to read the code.. the dealers around me charge $100.

 

[sdemo45]

Hmm, maybe your dealer will actually believe you and not have to pull the code. One of the dealers I go to said they had to pull it themselves.. but I think thats just their way of grabbing more money out of their customers pockets.

 

[sdemo45]

No problem... I hope it doesnt come back on you. Good luck .