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Dear sir: I have spent a considerable sum of money trying to fix the code 128 problem on my KIA SPORTAGE, 2002. Just last month the vehicle almost overheated on me and I had to get the radiator replaced despite the 128 code being locked on. I had the vehicle towed to a reputable mechanic in the local area who worked on the cause for the overheating problem and he was unable to fix the light, code 128, from coming on. In addition, I took vehicle to two competent mechanics and they replaced thermostat, sensors, gaskets, wires..., but the check engine light is still on and it still reads code 128. Please tell me if I should disregard light and not worry about it anymore. The last dealer told me to take it to dealership because "maybe they are withholding something about the vehicle". I want to drive about 400 miles in the upcoming days and want to know your best advice about this whole matter. Thanks, Pat Vecch My e-mail address is as follows: PhPasquale@Yahoo.com Please send me the e-mail because there is greater chance that I will get your reply. I hope that you can bring some clarity into this dilemma of mine. My general opinion is that the KIA Sportage, 2002, has some type ofg manufacture's defect that the KIA people at this point in time have not had to make public, but I can be wrong.
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On Kia's it usually caused by stuck open thermostat. The other thing is, there are 2 sensor for the temperature, one is for the gauge and the other is for the ECM. Do you see the temperature changes on the gauge while driving the car? Zee