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DTC P0483: - Fan Performance

DTC P0483: - FAN PERFORMANCE

For Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Fan Clutch 
Description:  If the cooling fan clutch fan is binding, or the powertrain control module (PCM) detects the fan speed is at or near 0 RPM, the DTC is set.
Possible Causes: 
  • Cooling fan motor mechanical concerns
  • Obstruction or binding conditions
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.
Possible Causes: 
  • Cooling fan motor mechanical concerns
  • Obstruction or binding conditions
  • Overheated controller
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 
Expedition,
Navigator,
Mountaineer,
F-150,
Explorer,
Explorer Sport
Trac
- - GO to Pinpoint Test HV .
All others - - GO to Pinpoint Test KN .