OBD Guide

P1474

Low Fan Control Primary Circuit Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Cooling fan does not turn on
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced cooling efficiency

Causes

  • Faulty fan relay
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Bad contacts in connectors
  • Faulty cooling fan
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the fan relay and replace if necessary
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the contacts in the control circuit connectors
  4. Test the cooling fan
  5. Check the serviceability of the engine control unit

Related codes

Error P1474 by Vehicle Brand