OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)

P01F0 Coolant Temperature Relapsed Below Diagnostic Monitoring Temperature

Coolant temperature dropped below the diagnostic monitoring threshold after warm-up. Often thermostat stuck open or stuck-open coolant heater bypass.

Is it safe to drive with P01F0?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyThermostat stuck open

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Often, with basic tools
Typical labour
0.5–3 h
Emissions test
Likely to fail
After the fix
A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
Parts involved
Thermostat, Coolant Circuit

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.