OBD Guide

P2C42

Fan 4 Performance/Stuck Off

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Increased coolant temperature
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine performance
  • Fan noise or lack of operation

Causes

  • Fan motor malfunction
  • Problems with wiring or connectors
  • Fan relay failure
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
  • Mechanical fan lock

How to Fix

  1. Check the fan motor for operation
  2. Inspect wiring and connectors for damage
  3. Check fan relay
  4. Diagnose the engine control unit (ECU)
  5. Remove mechanical obstacles to the fan

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