981 · Cooling

P0481

Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit Malfunction

MED SEVERITY

Fault in the cooling fan 2 control circuit.

SYMPTOMS

  • Check-engine light
  • Possible rough running
  • Reduced performance
  • Worse fuel economy

LIKELY CAUSES

  • Faulty cooling fan relay/control
  • Open, shorted, or corroded wiring/connector
  • Loss of reference voltage or ground
  • ECM/PCM fault (rare)

DIAGNOSIS STEPS

  • Inspect the cooling fan relay/control connector and wiring for damage or corrosion
  • Measure sensor resistance/voltage against specification
  • Check reference voltage and ground at the connector
  • Compare live data to a known-good value
  • Replace the sensor if out of spec

RELATED PARTS

  • Cooling fan
  • Fan relay
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