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P0481 Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit Malfunction

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainThermal_managementOBD2

What P0481 means

P0481
Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit Malfunction Generic · thermal_management Data confidence 90%

The control module detected improper operation of the Cooling Fan 2 Control circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • engine coolant blower motor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0481

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

481

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0481

What does P0481 mean?

Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit Malfunction. The control module detected improper operation of the Cooling Fan 2 Control circuit.

Is P0481 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0481 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

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