OBD Guide

P1482

Cooling Fan Circuit Condition

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

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating at low speeds
  • Cooling fan does not turn on
  • The fan runs constantly
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power when overheated

Causes

  • Fan relay fault
  • Open or short circuit in the circuit
  • Problems with the coolant temperature sensor
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check fuses and fan relays
  2. Diagnose the control circuit for opens and short circuits
  3. Check the operation of the coolant temperature sensor
  4. Test the engine control unit
  5. Replace damaged circuit components

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