Fault code

P0480: Cooling fan 1 control circuit

What does it mean?

System: Powertrain (engine and transmission)
Subsystem: Emissions (EGR, catalyst, particulate filter, vapours)
Type of code: Generic code: means the same on every make.

How urgent?

Medium

Have it checked soon. You can usually still drive, but avoid long trips and heavy loads.

Possible causes

Low coolant or a leak
Thermostat stuck open or closed
Cooling fan or relay
Temperature sensor or connector

Tip: don’t just clear the code. Clearing a code doesn’t fix the cause. It often comes back, and the stored data that helps us find the cause is then gone.