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P0480 Fan 1 Control Circuit

Cooling

P0480 means there's a fault in the cooling fan's control circuit, so the fan may not run and the engine can overheat in traffic.

The engine computer found a fault in the circuit that controls cooling fan 1 (usually the low-speed fan relay or fan control module).

Can I keep driving? Yes, but get it fixed soon.

Watch the temperature gauge, especially in traffic and with the AC on. If the gauge climbs, pull over and shut the engine off. Get it fixed soon.

Common causes

  1. A failed fan relay
  2. A blown fan fuse
  3. A failed fan control module (on some vehicles)
  4. Damaged wiring or a corroded connector
  5. A failed fan motor

Symptoms

  • Overheating in traffic or at idle
  • AC blowing warm at idle
  • Fan not running, or running all the time

What to check first

  1. Check the fan fuses and swap the fan relay with an identical one.
  2. Turn the AC on with the engine running; the fan should come on.
  3. Check the fan motor's connector and wiring.
  4. Check the fan control module if your vehicle has one.

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Related codes

General guidance for P0480 on most vehicles. Some makers use the same code a little differently; confirm in the service information for your vehicle, put safety first, and see a professional when in doubt.