What does code P0480 mean?

Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit Malfunction: The cooling fan relay or circuit has an electrical fault. Engine may overheat.

P0480 is rated as high severity. Address soon — may cause further damage.

P0480

Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit Malfunction

Powertrain Code · High

What does P0480 mean?

The cooling fan relay or circuit has an electrical fault. Engine may overheat.

System: Cooling System

P0480 is a powertrain diagnostic trouble code indicating cooling fan 1 control circuit malfunction. This code is classified as high severity, which means: address soon — may cause further damage.

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