P0483 - Fan Performance
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P0483 - FAN PERFORMANCE
| For Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Fan Clutch | ||||
| Description: | If the cooling fan clutch fan is binding, or the PCM detects the fan speed is at or near 0 RPM, the DTC is set. | |||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Check for a mechanical concern with the cooling fan motor or for obstructions limiting the cooling fan motor operation. | |||
| For All others | ||||
| Description: | The PCM controls the fan speed and operation using a duty cycle output on the fan control variable (FCV) circuit. | |||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Check for a mechanical concern with the cooling fan motor or for obstructions limiting the cooling fan motor operation. | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory | |
| All others | - | - | refer to PINPOINT TEST KN . | |
| Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Fan Clutch | - | - | refer to PINPOINT TEST HV . | |