P0125: Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control
Short answer: P0125 means “Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control”. It is a standard OBD-II code, so the basic meaning is the same on every car. Below is what it means on each of the 6 cars we cover, with a link to the full page for each car.
Standard OBD-II code Same meaning on all cars (SAE J2012).
P0125 on each car
| Car | Meaning on this car | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Vitz (1st gen) | Coolant temperature too low for closed-loop fuel control | medium |
| Toyota Corolla (11th gen, E170) | Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control | medium |
| Toyota Corolla (10th gen, E140) | Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control | medium |
| Honda City (5th gen, GM2) | Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control | medium |
| Honda Civic (10th gen, FC) | Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control | medium |
| Suzuki Wagon R (Pakistan, K10B) | Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control | medium |
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- You will likely not notice any drivability problems
Likely causes
- Insufficient warm up time
- Low engine coolant level
- Leaking or stuck open thermostat
- Faulty coolant temperature sensor
What to check, in order
- Read the code and freeze-frame data with an OBD-II scanner
- Check the connector and wiring of the part named in the code
- Test the part with scanner live data or a multimeter, using the values in the repair manual
- Fix the cause, clear the code and test-drive
Causes and checks above are the general meaning. The exact test steps and values differ by car: open your car’s page.